That much is decided." She rose abruptly, and walking the floor she firmly resolved to "be wholesome" and look on the bright side of things.

In the next few weeks she busied herself with the small affairs of her household.

There was plenty to occupy her mind.

There were finishing touches to give to the rooms; there were Spring clothes to buy for Susette; and the baby was ready for short dresses and a baby carriage.

There was the life in the nursery, a cheerful little world in itself.