And I think we are all growing fond of Zoe." "Yes, indeed, mamma!" came in chorus from her three daughters.
"I'm sure we are; my husband and I as well as the rest," added Mrs.
Dinsmore.
"And, Vi," said Elsie Leland laughingly, "I really think mamma's new sons are as highly appreciated in the family as her new daughter, and that all three doat upon their new mother.

Mamma, Lester says you are a pattern mother-in-law, and I answer, 'Of course; mamma is a pattern in every relation in life.'" "My child, don't allow yourself to become a flatterer," returned her mother gravely.
"Zoe, Zoe, where are you ?" Edward was calling from below.
"Here," she answered, running down to meet him.

"I've been in the school-room with mamma and the others," she added, as she gained his side, and looking up brightly into his face as she spoke.
"Ah," he said, bending down to kiss the ruby lips.

"I thought you were to be my pupil." "Oh, so I am! except in purely feminine accomplishments.

See!" holding up her work.