It seems to go all of itself," said Martha admiringly, when Cornelli had finished.

"I never could have made it out so well.

Just think how proud I can be that a rector's wife will bring her son to me.

Oh, I'll take the best care of him, and I must ask Matthew to let him have some milk from the cows every morning and evening.

Isn't it too bad it is not a girl; then you would have a playmate.