"Is her child born?" he asked thrice, at intervals.
"The child's due," said John Henry, "and she's very well, so Bob tells me."
He looked up at the great lads solemnly.
"John Henry and Peter," he said—"my two sons come up to see me. That's good."
"And lots to show you when you're about again, father. You'll be surprised at 'Red House Rover's' new puppies."
"The old dog ran home. He thought I was going to die; but he didn't bargain for doctor and Auna. They've saved me I suppose."
"The Lord of Hosts have saved you, father," declared John Henry, who had great faith in his God.
"Believe it if you can," said Jacob.
They spoke of the Huxams, but found him not interested.
"Is the child of Avis born?" he asked again.