"Our house," echoed Billy, blushing. "We can't stand a Dictator, and

we are going to secede and--and have a United State of our own."

* * * * *

"Isn't it splendid about Kitty and Billy?" said Mrs. Fenelby that

evening to Tom, as they bent over Bobberts' crib. "And if it hadn't

been for our tariff driving them together I don't believe it would

ever have happened."

"It's fine!" said Mr. Fenelby. "Fine! And that other set of Eugene

Field will do for a wedding present!"

THE END

TRANSCRIBER'S NOTE:

Minor changes have been made to correct typesetters' errors;

otherwise, every effort has been made to remain true to the author's

words and intent.

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