[The Major by Ralph Connor]@TWC D-Link bookThe Major CHAPTER XV 31/35
"I will come then to-morrow." The welcome to the Gwynne home was without fuss or effusiveness but had the heart quality that needs no noisy demonstration. "We are glad to have you with us at Lakeside Farm," said Mr.Gwynne heartily, as he ushered Dr.Brown and Jane into the big living room, where his wife stood waiting. "You are welcome to us, Dr.Brown," said the little lady.
And something in the voice and manner made Dr.Brown know that the years that had passed since his first meeting with her had only deepened the feeling of gratitude and affection in her heart toward him.
"We have not forgotten nor shall we ever forget your kindness to us when we were strangers passing through Winnipeg, nor your goodness to Larry and Kathleen while in Winnipeg.
They have often told us of your great kindness." "And you may be quite sure, Mrs.Gwynne," said Dr.Brown heartily, "that Larry brought his welcome with him, and as for Kathleen, we regard her as one of our family." "And this is Jane," said Mrs.Gwynne.
"Dear child, you have grown.
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