"I thought I would put a verse from the Bible on it," she said.
Her father nodded, and taking the book-marker from her hand waited for further instructions; but the little girl looked undecided.
"Could you help me to think of a good verse, father?" she asked.
"A suitable verse I suppose you mean." He thought a moment. "How would this do: 'As thy days, so shall thy strength be'?"
"Oh, I think that would do beautifully!" she cried, and she drew near and watched, whilst he carefully pencilled the words on the card.
"I shall paint the letters in blue and gold," she told him. "Granfer will be so pleased!"
For the next half hour there was silence in the studio, both father and daughter working industriously.
At last Una exclaimed, in tones of satisfaction:
"There! It's finished! Won't Granfer be surprised to see how neatly I've done the lettering! Look, father!"
"Yes, you have done it very nicely, Una. You seem to be extremely fond of that old man?"