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It would distress me
keenly if I were the one to spoil it. Why not believe me literally
and have your way absolutely about this day? I could come another
time. Now show that a country girl, at least, can speak her mind."
With an embarrassed little laugh she answered, "I'm half inclined
to take you at your word; but it would look so inhospitable."
"Bah for looks! The truth, please. By the way, though, you never
looked better than in that trim blue walking-suit."
"Old outgrown working-suit, you mean. How sincere you are!"
"Indeed I am. Well, I'm de trop; that much is plain. You will let
me come another day, won't you?"
"Yes, and I'll be frank too and tell you about THIS day. Father's
a busy man, and his spring work is beginning, but as my birthday-
present he has given me all his time and all Hiram's yonder. Well,
I learned in the city how trees improved a home; and I had planned
to spend this long day in setting out trees--planned it ever since
my return. So you see--"
"Of course I see and approve," cried Minturn.


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