Best be called after thy mother and mine.

And I want for to ask Hester to be godmother.' 'Anything thou likes, sweetheart.

Shall we call her Rose, after Hester Rose ?' 'No, no!' said Sylvia; 'she mun be called after my mother, or thine, or both.

I should like her to be called Bella, after mother, because she's so fond of baby.' 'Anything to please thee, darling.' 'Don't say that as if it didn't signify; there's a deal in having a pretty name,' said Sylvia, a little annoyed.

'I ha' allays hated being called Sylvia.