I was in hospital for nearly a year, but mother wanted me; she didn't like my being there, and when they said they couldn't make me well, mother said she would have me come home with her.

She wanted me." "Were you glad ?" "Yes.

I was very glad.

I wanted mother." A short pause following, Jessie thought she had better introduce herself.

"I am Jessie Lang," she said; "and--and I am come to live here, father says I must.