He's a man." "You are fond of him," said Juliet, with her friendly smile.
The boy's face lighted up.

"He's the only person I love in the world," he said, "except Mrs.Rickett's baby." "Mrs.Rickett's baby!" She checked a quick desire to laugh that caught her unawares.

"You are fond of babies then ?" "No, I'm not.

I like dogs.

I don't like babies--except Mrs.Rickett's and he's such a jolly little cuss." He smiled over the words, and again she felt a deep compassion.