There, you must not stand, recline in your chair again, while I help myself to a seat by your side.

How are you to-day ?" "I think I never felt better in my life, papa; so strong and well that it seems absurd to be taking such care of myself." "Not at all; you must do it.

You seem to be alone with your babe.

I hope you never lift her ?" "No, sir, not yet.

That I shall not has been my husband's second order.
Mammy is within easy call, just in the next room, and will come the instant she is wanted." "Let me look at her; unless you think it will disturb her rest." "Oh, no, sir." And the young mother gently drew aside the curtain of the crib.
The two bent over the sleeping babe, listening to its gentle breathing.
"Ah, papa, I feel so rich! you don't know how I love her!" whispered Elsie.
"Don't I, my daughter?
don't I know how I love you ?" And his eyes turned with yearning affection upon her face, then back to that of the little one.