The change in Edith was something tremendous.

Until now so quietly self-absorbed, at the news that Laura was to be married instantly she was all alert.

Sitting there in the midst of her children and facing a time of agony only a few weeks ahead which would add one more to her family, Edith's pretty florid face grew flushed and radiant as she exclaimed, "What a perfectly wonderful thing for Laura! Now if only she can have a child!" Her questions followed thick and fast, and with them her thoughts of what should be done.

Bruce must look up this suitor at once.

Bruce demurred stoutly but without avail.