"But what is the matter with Randi, your mother?" continued Kjersti. "Why could she not come herself?"
"She was a little poorly to-day."
"Indeed! Randi not well? And her health is generally so good. What ails her?"
"Oh, she thought that very likely drinking strong coffee without milk had not been good for her."
"So you have no milk at your house. Perhaps that is why you have brought a pail with you."
"Yes; what do you think! Bliros has stopped giving us milk this winter."
"Has she, indeed! That is rather inconvenient, isn't it? How long before she can be milked again?"
"Not until the beginning of summer, after she has had her calf."
"H'm," said Kjersti thoughtfully. By and by, as if to herself, she said: "I have often thought of going to see Randi, but have never done so. Before this spring is over, I must surely pay her a visit."