Why had he never written ?--why never come to see her?
So intently was she thinking of Charlie that she did not hear the patter of little feet in the hall without.

Tired of staying by himself, and spying the open door, Willie hastened toward it, pausing a moment on the threshold as if to reconnoiter.

Something in Anna's attitude, as she lay with her long hair falling over the pillow, must have reminded him of Alice, for, with a cry of delight, he ran forward, and patting the white cheek with his soft baby hand, lisped out the word "Arn-tee, arn-tee," making Anna start suddenly and gaze at him in wondering surprise.
"Who is he ?" she said, drawing him to her at once and pressing a kiss upon his rosy face.
Pamelia told her what she knew of the stranger waiting in the reception-room, adding in conclusion: "I believe they said you did not want her, and Jim is to take her to the depot when it's time.

She's very young and pretty, and looks so sorry, Jim told me." "Said I did not want her! How did they know ?" and something of the Richards' spirit flashed from Anna's eyes.

"The child is so beautiful, and he called me 'Auntie,' too! He must have an auntie somewhere.