“No, and we didn’t think we’d be going to Sydney again this year. Why, in two months’ time we’ll be down there again, and Uncle will tell us all about his wonderful trip—my word, I must look up my geography,” said Eileen.
“And we didn’t know Willie,” shrieked Doris, at the top of her voice, “a year ago.”
“No, and now he’s nearly our brother,” said Eva.
“What a lot of good things have happened! I believe if we counted up we’d get a dozen.”
“And we didn’t have the baby,” shrieked Doris, louder still.
“Oh, no—no baby brother! I’d forgotten him,” said Eileen.
“I think we often forget him—for a little while,” said Eva. “We’re so used to talking about the five of us.”
“Let’s count all the good things; let’s count quick!” shrieked Doris, holding up her chubby fingers.
Baby held both her hands up.
“First—Uncle. Second——”