“I was at Ramsey two days ago,” he said; “that's what I came to tell you.”
“Ah!” She linked her hands before her, and gazed out also. Then, in a trembling voice, she asked, “Is mother well?”
“Yes; I did not see her, but—yes, she bears up bravely.”
“And—and—” the words stuck in her throat, “and Pete?”
“Well, also—in health, at all events.”
“You mean that he is broken-hearted?”
With a deep breath he answered, “To listen to him you would think he was cheerful enough.”
“And little Katherine?”
“She is well too. I did not see her awake. It was late, and she was in her cradle. So rosy, and fresh, and beautiful!”
“My sweet darling! She was clean too? They take care of her, don't they?”