You ought to care a little about your----" She broke off with an inquiring glance up into her mother's face.
"Niece," supplied Elsie, "my first granddaughter." "Another Elsie, I suppose," Edward remarked, bending down to examine the little creature with an air of increasing interest.
"Her father must be heard from before the name can be decided upon," his mother answered.

"Vi wishes it named for me, but I should prefer to have another Violet." "I incline to think Captain Raymond will agree with her," said Edward.
"I never saw so young a baby," remarked Zoe.

"How old is she, mamma ?" "A week to-day." "I'm tempted to break the tenth commandment," said Zoe, leaning over the babe and touching her lips to its velvet cheek.

"I used to be very fond of dolls, and a live one would be so nice.

I almost wish it was mine." "Don't forget that you would be only half owner if it was," said Edward laughing.