Zane strode across his threshold with a happy smile on his face.

He loved to joke and tease, and never lost an opportunity.
"Things seem to be working out all right.

Now for some fun with Her Highness," he said to himself.
As the Colonel surveyed the pleasant home scene he felt he had nothing more to wish for.

The youngsters were playing with a shaggy little pup which had already taken Tige's place in their fickle affections.

His wife was crooning a lullaby as she gently rocked the cradle to and fro.