He laughed, then sobered quickly.
"This business is terribly upsetting, Jane. I'm all in. I'm going for a walk before lunch. By the way, the announcement is in the morning papers," he added as he left.
She seized the Times and ran through the book advertisements. There it was:
"'Wisdom Hath Builded Her a House,' by Jane Paxton. A remarkable book by a new author, ready May 15th."
She read it over and over with a beating heart. She carried it over to Baby and showed it to him. He reached for it, with apparent interest.
"Sonny boy, this is about your little sister. She was born of your mother, just as truly as you were. Will you love her and be proud of her? She already knows and loves you."
The telephone called her and Martin's voice answered her question.
"You've seen the announcements?"
"Yes, yes—and you?"
"I've only just read it. I'm so thrilled—I feel as if I could sing or cry."