"I don't feel very well acquainted with her yet," answered Jed cautiously.
"I don't like her!" said Chester emphatically.
"Why not?"
"Oh, she's always scolding and finding fault. Papa says it's because she's an old maid."
Jed smiled.
"I wish papa had not sent for her," went on Chester. "We could get along well enough without her."
"I think we should get along very well together, Chester."
"I am sure we should. Have you got any old maid aunts?"
"Not that I know of," replied Jed soberly, as he had forced upon him the thought of his solitary condition.
"Then you are lucky. I'll give you Aunt Maria if you want her."