"She learned the stitch in half the time I did."
The proud husband tapped her glowing cheek. I am sure he was thinking what a darling little wife he had. And when Johnny eagerly related the story of the boots, I know she thought,—
"That is so like Donald; he has such a noble heart."
"And I have the medal,—I mean the dollar, too, mother. I'm to keep it till I tell a lie."
"Which I hope will never happen, dear. But did you thank our good, generous friends? I have no words to express my gratitude."
"Never mind for words, Mrs. Talbot. Good-night."
CHAPTER IV.
A SAD STORY.