"You can see what you're coming to when you do get that shaded lamp and the mending basket!" A moment later, coming in sight of the house, Billy saw a tall, smooth-shaven man standing on the porch.

The man lifted his hat and waved it gayly, baring a slightly bald head to the sun.
"It's Uncle William--bless his heart!" cried Billy.

"They're all coming to dinner, then he and Aunt Hannah and Bertram and I are going down to the Hollis Street Theatre and let you and Cyril have a taste of what that shaded lamp is going to be.

I hope you won't be lonesome," she finished mischievously, as the car drew up before the door..