Do you feel equal to a drive over to the Oaks ?" "I think I do, papa," she answered, brightening.

"Edward took me for a short drive yesterday, and I felt better for it." "Then, dearest, come home to your father's house and stay there as long as you can; bring babies and nurses and come.

Your own suite of rooms is quite ready for you," he said, caressing her tenderly.
"Ah, papa, how nice to go back and feel at home in my own father's house again," she said, softly stroking his head with her thin white hand as he bent over her, the sweet soft eyes, gazing full into his, brimming over with love and joy.

"I shall go, if Edward doesn't object.

I'd like to start this minute.