"I had such a beautiful dream last night. I
thought some one came and told me I was very rich,
and I was so happy, because I would have the money
to pay a surgeon to come and see Miss Jessie. I
was just planning out how I was to do it when I
woke up. I have thought a great deal about what
you told me that last evening, but of course I
have never mentioned it to any one. I don't
suppose you have had time to meet a surgeon yet.
"I must stop writing now, and study my history.
Everybody is well, and they all send heaps of love
and kisses. Your mother says 'don't let Marjorie
know how much we miss her,' but I am sure you know
that without any telling. I don't want to be
selfish, but I should just love a letter all to
myself some time. New York must be a very
interesting place, and your letters telling about
it all are wonderful.
"With a heart full of love, I am
"Your true but nameless friend,
"UNDINE."
Marjorie spent a busy evening over her lessons, and went to bed at nine
o'clock instead of writing the home letters she had intended.
"They would be so sorry to know I was here all by myself while the
others were off having a good time," she thought, resolutely crushing
down that troublesome little feeling of envy. "If I wrote to-night I
should have to mention it, but if I wait till Sunday when Aunt Julia
and Elsie are back again, I won't have to say anything about their
having been away. I promised Mother to let her know about all the
things, but some of them will keep till I get home and can tell her
myself."
But in spite of the throbbing pain in her wrist, and the disappointment
in her heart, Marjorie soon feel asleep, and did not wake until it was
broad daylight, and Hortense, with a note in her hand, was standing by
her bedside.
"It is only seven," the maid said apologetically, as Marjorie sat up in
bed, and rubbed her eyes. "I would not have called you so early, but the
hall boy has brought this note, and waits for an answer."
"What in the world can it be?" exclaimed Marjorie in astonishment, as
she tore open the envelope, but at the first glance at the contents her
face brightened, and she uttered a joyful little cry. This is what she
read.
"MY DEAR MARJORIE:
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