It is but the long hours and the heat and noise of the yard.

I shall be well enough when I get home to mother." And this indeed proved to be the case.

The child was overdone, and wanted but a little rest and care and mothering; and right glad were both his parents to have him safe under their own wing.
Upon that hot evening, almost the first in June, James Harmer had the satisfaction of feeling that he had every member of his family under his own roof, and that his household contained now none who were not indeed his very own flesh and blood.

Janet had slept peacefully almost the whole day, and had conversed happily and affectionately through the closed door with her sisters, who were rejoiced to have her there.

She spoke of feeling perfectly well but desired to remain in seclusion until certain that she could injure none beside.