Edward and I have had several on the same subject (for we are very, very anxious to train our little one aright); and I find that we all agree.

But you must be tired acting the part of nurse.

Please lay her in my arms." "I am not tired, but I see you want her," he answered with a smile, doing as she requested.
"Ah, you precious wee pet! you lovely, lovely little darling!" the young mother said, clasping her child to her bosom, and softly kissing the velvet cheek.

"Papa, is she really beautiful?
or is it only the mother love that makes her so in my eyes ?" "No; she is really a remarkably beautiful babe.

Strangers pronounce her so as well as ourselves.