"I want to see the bit bairn myself when the mother is well enough to enjoy a call from her auld kinsman.

And how soon do you think that may be, doctor ?" he asked, turning to Harold.
"In a few days, sir, should she continue to gain strength as she seems to be doing now.

I have no doubt she will be very glad to see both you and Cousin Annis." "Yes; I must go along, for I want to see both the boy and his mother.
Marian will make a sweet mother, I think; and Arthur an excellent father," said Annis.
"I quite agree with you in that idea," Elsie said, "and their joy in the possession of the little fellow is a pleasant thing to see.

By the way, where are Cousin Ella and her little ones ?" "Hugh has taken them out driving," replied Mr.Lilburn.

"There is nothing the bit bairnies like better than that." "I am sorry to miss seeing them, but it is time we were on our homeward route," Elsie said, consulting her watch.
They were kindly urged to remain longer, but declined, bade adieu, and were presently driving on toward Ion..