And giving her babe to Aunt Chloe, she selected a key from a bright bunch lying in a little basket, held by a small dusky maid at her side, unlocked a closet door and looked over her medical store.

"Here's a plaster for Uncle Mose to put on his back, and one for Lize's side," she said, handing each article in turn to Aunt Sally, who bestowed it in her basket.

"This small bottle has some drops that will do Uncle Jack's head good; and this larger one is for Aunt Delia.

Tell her to rub her joints with it.

There is medicine for the baby, and Hannah must give it a warm bath.