"So do I," exclaimed Maggie.

"I am sure that I wish it," exclaimed Lena, "but I suppose it will be someweeks yet before I can go."

Mrs. Rush, who was sitting near, overheard the little colloquy, andat once made a charming suggestion.

"Suppose," she said, "that you meet here till Lena is well enough togo to your home, Maggie. My morning room shall be at your service,as your mother's is at present."

"0h, how good in you!" cried Maggie and Bessie, both in one breath,while Lena's pale face flushed with gratitude and pleasure; and sothe matter was arranged, Maggie undertaking to tell all the membersof the club of the change in the place of meeting.