That is quite likely, for it is a month since you heard from Ole." "Yes, a month--a whole month." "Still, you should not worry, child.

The delay is not at all surprising.

Besides, if the Moel postman has nothing for you, that which didn't come by the way of Christiania may come by the way of Bergen, may it not ?" "Yes, mother," replied Hulda.

"But how can I help worrying, when I think how far it is from here to the Newfoundland fishing banks.

The whole broad Atlantic to cross, while the weather continues so bad.