He threw back his head and laughed loud and long; then the old face sobered, and he said, "No, it isn't that, Peace. We—Grandma and I—want you to come and live with us. Gail says yes. What is your answer?"
"All of us?" whispered Hope in awestruck tones, remembering with fresh fear the midnight conference of a few weeks before.
"All of you!"
"Gail, too?"
"Yes, indeed!"
"Haven't you any children yourself?" asked Allee, not exactly understanding the drift of remarks.
"No, dear. The angels came and took away our two little girlies before they were as big as you are."
"But six is an awful many to raise at once," sighed Peace. "Do you think you can do it?"
"I will try if you will come."
"Do you live in Martindale?"