Jewel Weed

"Why, you look as bright as though you'd heard good news," exclaimed Mr.

Elton, peering over his newspaper in welcome.

"Do I, father?" Madeline stooped to rub her cheek softly against his and

laughed to herself. "Why, I believe I have. That shows what a whirligig

I am. I went out thinking life was a tragedy, and I come back thinking

it--"

"What, little girl?"

"A divine comedy," said Madeline and laughed again. "Just see what a

walk in the open air will do for a body."