"I was blind in those past days, Rose, and too prejudiced to do justice to a noble man's worth. I love my husband with my whole heart—with an affection that can never change."
"And you forgive me?"
"I forgave you long ago. Is this the baby? How pretty! Give him to me."
She took Master Reginald in her arms, and kissed his chubby face.
"To think that you should ever nurse Reginald Stanford's child! How odd!" said Rose, languidly.
The colour rushed into Mrs. Frank Danton's face for a second or two, as she stooped over the baby.
"Strange things happen in this world. I shall be very fond of the baby, I know."
"And Grace, whom you disliked so much, is your mother and sister both together. How very queer!"
Kate laughed.
"It is odd, but quite true. Come, take your things off; you are not to leave us again. We will send to your lodgings for your luggage."