It maun be a great consolation.' I whipped out the _Pilgrim's Progress_ from my pocket.

'That is the grand book for a time like this.' 'Fine I ken it,' she said.

'I got it for a prize in the Sabbath School when I was a lassie.' I turned the pages.

I read out a passage or two, and then I seemed struck with a sudden memory.
'This is a telegraph office, mistress.

Could I trouble you to send a telegram?
You see I've a cousin that's a minister in Ross-shire at the Kyle, and him and me are great correspondents.