" With every gentle act of Mickey for the child
Douglas' liking for him grew. When he went over the supper and with the
judgment of a nurse selected the most delicate and suitable food for her,
in the heart of the Scotsman swelled the marvel and the miracle that
silenced criticism.
CHAPTER XI
_The Advent of Nancy and Peter_
When Leslie began the actual work of closing her home, and loading what
would be wanted for the country, she found the task too big for the time
allotted, so wisely telephoned Douglas that she would be compelled to
postpone seeing him until the following day.
"Leslie," laughed Douglas over the telephone, "did you ever hear of the
man who cut off his dog's tail an inch at a time, so it wouldn't hurt so
badly?"
"I have heard of that particular dog."
"Well this process of cutting me out of seeing you a day at a time reminds
me of 'that particular dog,' and evokes my sympathy for the canine as
never before."
"It's a surprise I am getting ready for you Douglas!"
"It _is_ a surprise all right," answered Douglas, "and 'Bearer of
Morning,' I have got a surprise for you too.
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