"Why, mamma, where did you get it?
Oh, the little lovely darling!" and down she went on her knees by the side of the crib, to make a closer inspection.

"O Ned, just look! did you ever see anything half so dear and sweet ?" "Yes," he said, with a meaning, laughing look into her sparkling face.

"I see something at this moment that to my eyes is dearer and sweeter still.
What does Vi think of it, mamma ?" turning to his mother.
"She is very proud and happy," Elsie answered with a smile.

"I believe Zoe has expressed her views exactly." "It's Vi's, is it ?" said Zoe.

"Come, Ned, do look at it.