The baby was still sleeping so Easton lifted it, cradle and all, and carried it up the narrow staircase into the front bedroom, Ruth leading the way, carrying the lamp and some clothes for the child.

So that the infant might be within easy reach of its mother during the night, two chairs were arranged close to her side of the bed and the cradle placed on them.
'Now we've forgot the clock,' said Easton, pausing.

He was half undressed and had already removed his slippers.
'I'll slip down and get it,' said Ruth.
'Never mind, I'll go,' said Easton, beginning to put his slippers on again.
'No, you get into bed.

I've not started undressing yet.

I'll get it,' replied Ruth who was already on her way down.
'I don't know as it was worth the trouble of going down,' said Ruth when she returned with the clock.