Charlie arrived next in his most sunshiny humor, for anything social and festive was his delight, and when in this mood the Prince was quite irresistible. He brought a pretty bracelet for Rose and was graciously allowed to put it on while she chid him gently for his extravagance.
“I am only following your example, for you know ‘nothing is too good for those we love, and giving away is the best thing one can do,’” he retorted, quoting words of her own.
“I wish you would follow my example in some other things as well as you do in this,” said Rose soberly as Aunt Plenty called him to come and see if the punch was right.
“Must conform to the customs of society. Aunty’s heart would be broken if we did not drink her health in the good old fashion. But don’t be alarmed I’ve a strong head of my
