THE SOUND OF HIS PIPES ECHOED BACK THROUGH THE GLEN

But Ian was a quick and hard-working pupil. It was not long before Roy quite approved of the sounds his master made on his pipes. He did not then feel it necessary to amend the melody.

Also the baby gurgled with glee. She puffed out her cheeks in imitation of Ian and laughed happily. And Betty, the lamb, too, seemed to know that all was well. The world was in tune with the wee Scotch piper who had, at last, realized his dreams.


"'Tis the close of the day

At the foot of the ben,

And the sound of his pipes