The baby was in the cradle.

The other child, whose name was Bella, was playing about the floor.
Albert stopped a moment to look at Mary Erskine's packing, and then went in and took his seat upon the settle.
"Tell me when your box is ready," said he, "and I will come and nail it for you." Bella walked along toward her father--for she had just learned to walk--and attempted to climb up into his lap.
"Run away, Bella," said Albert.
Mary Erskine was surprised to hear Albert tell Bella to run away, for he was usually very glad to have his daughter come to him when he got home from his work.

She looked up to see what was the matter.

He was sitting upon the settle, and leaning his head upon his hand.
Mary Erskine left her work and went to him.
"Are you not well, Albert ?" said she.
"My head aches a little.

It ached in the field, and that was the reason why I thought I would come home.