"Niece," supplied Elsie, "my first granddaughter."
"Another Elsie, I suppose," Edward remarked, bending down to examine the
little creature with an air of increasing interest.
"Her father must be heard from before the name can be decided upon," his
mother answered. "Vi wishes it named for me, but I should prefer to have
another Violet."
"I incline to think Captain Raymond will agree with her," said Edward.
"I never saw so young a baby," remarked Zoe. "How old is she, mamma?"
"A week to-day."
"I'm tempted to break the tenth commandment," said Zoe, leaning over the
babe and touching her lips to its velvet cheek. "I used to be very fond of
dolls, and a live one would be so nice. I almost wish it was mine."
"Don't forget that you would be only half owner if it was," said Edward
laughing. "But come now, my dear, it is time we were attending to the
duties of the toilet. The tea-bell will ring directly."
"Well, I'll always want to share everything I have with you," she said.
"Mamma," rising and putting her hand into her husband's, "we've had _such_
a nice time! Ned has been _so_ good and kind to me!"
"And she has been the best and dearest of little wives," he said,
returning the look of fond affection she had bent upon him, "so we could
not fail to enjoy ourselves hugely.
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