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This would have been
almost the greatest pleasure I ever had."
"And I've been reminding my father," proceeded John, "that when Emily
came to stay with him she always sat at the head of the table. She asked
him if she might, and so should you have done, because, though Laura is
a relation, he has known you all your life."
"No but, John," repeated Lizzie, "can't you do something for me? Tell me
whether Laura Melcombe has been already invited?"
"She has not, Miss Grant."
"I have no doubt, if you asked Grand to let the visit be put off till
the middle of September, he would."
"I shouldn't wonder."
"Then you'll do it, won't you? because you know you and I have always
been such friends."
"Now you mention it, I think we have; at any rate, I don't dislike you
half so much as I do some of my other friends. Yes, child, your
confidence is not misplaced."
"Then I may leave the matter in your hands?" exclaimed Liz joyfully.
"You really may," replied John Mortimer, and he took her back to the
pony carriage in a high state of bliss and gratitude.


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