The irrepressible younger girl's eyes twinkled. "My revered sister," she said, solemnly, "my plans for the day are as yet veiled in mystery, but, with your kind permission, I will endeavor to discover in this vast metropolis some refined occupation, the doing of which will prove sufficiently remunerative to enable me to at least assist in the recuperation of our fallen fortunes." Then rising and making a deep bow, her right hand on her heart, that mischievous girl inquired: "Miss Vandergrift, shall I continue conversing in that way during our sojourn in this ancient mansion, or shall I be--just natural?"