I fixed that while I was writing it, for that was the day it happened on, said aunty.

"Little Joscelyn wasn't much of a talker," said Aunty Nan dreamily.

"A lovely day," said aunty, "all the brighter for yesterday's rain."

'Oh,' said aunty, 'they would search their boxes; can't bring any spirits in the state.'

'Dad says Aunty Jarvis is a lesbian.

"Ralph, you are not to tease her," said aunty.

"Hush, children, you really mustn't chatter so," said aunty.

"You're a 'squisitely delicious little humbug," said aunty, laughing.

"It's Fani's own fault if he doesn't come home in time for supper," said aunty.

"But oh, such a summer!" said Aunty Nan softly.

"Yes," said aunty, "I remember that book too.

"Because," said aunty,-thenshe looked across to grandmother.

"Reserve your raptures, my dears," said aunty, "'The proof of the pudding's in the eating,' remember.

"No, thank you, young man," said Aunty Bixby.

"Oh, yes, Jordan dear, I'll be better soon," said Aunty Nan with her own sweet smile.

"That's a pity," said aunty drily.