“Yes, my little man; for if you had I should certainly have learned it before this, since my youngest brother has always been communicative to me.”
“Don’t be too sure of that, laddie,” laughed Walter. “But come along now and join the family circle, which, with you in it, will be quite complete.”
“So you are here again, Harold,” said his grandfather, as they seated themselves. “How did you and the Raymonds find matters at Woodburn?”
“Everything in perfect order, sir; at least, so far as I could tell, and all seemed entirely satisfied and full of delight that they had at last reached their home.”
“That is pleasant news. I suppose you didn’t go on to Sunnyside?”
“No, sir; I reserved that pleasant visit for to-morrow.”
“Oh,” said Walter, “Chester and Lu, Max and Eva are at home now, I suppose; and I’m told the latter couple rejoice in owning a beauty of a baby.”
“Yes, she is a beauty, I think,” said Harold; “as sweet a little creature as ever I saw.”
“That’s pretty strong, coming from an old bach, isn’t it?” laughed Walter.