Well, the A stood for Abijah; that was his Christian name.

And he left two children, Caroline and Stephen?
Good! I thought for a jiffy I'd blundered in where I had no business, but it's all right.

You see, ma'am, I'm their uncle from South Denboro, Massachusetts.

My name is Elisha Warren." Mrs.Dunn gasped.

Edwards, peering over her shoulder, breathed heavily.
"You are--their _uncle_ ?" repeated the lady.
"Yes, ma'am.