“Of course not,” laughed Grace. “Where would be the use of employing a physician, if you didn’t follow his directions?”
At the conclusion of the meal all repaired to the veranda to await the coming of the Sunnyside folk. It was a warm October evening, the grounds looking beautiful in their autumn robes, and there seemed no pleasanter place to lounge in than that, with its abundance of most comfortable settees and chairs.
“It is very nice to be at home again,” said Grace with a happy sigh. “I wouldn’t be willing to give up this dear home for any of the beautiful places I have been in.”
“I am glad you are so well satisfied, daughter,” the captain responded in a pleased tone, “and I hope you will never have less love for your father’s house.”
“Oh, good, good! There they come!” cried Ned, springing to his feet and clapping his hands as the little group was seen approaching from the direction of Sunnyside.
“Yes, children and grandchild,” said the captain, as he and Harold hurried to meet them.
“Many, many thanks, father, for this beautiful and useful gift to our baby daughter,” said Max almost before they had fairly met.
“And not from baby’s father only, but from her mother also,” said Evelyn; “many, many thanks to you and Mamma Vi for both the carriage and its lovely furnishings.”
“Ah, those last are gifts especially from my wife,” returned the captain.