If you can come out to Gull Point Farm and see her , I 'll be most awful obliged to you , ma'am . '' Joscelyn Burnett looked troubled . She had not forgotten Gull Point Farm , nor Aunty Nan ; but for years the memory had been dim , crowded into the background of consciousness by the more exciting events of her busy life . Now it came back with a rush . She recalled it all tenderly -- the peace and beauty and love of that olden summer , and sweet Aunty Nan , so very wise in the lore of all things simple and good and true . For the moment Joscelyn Burnett was a lonely , hungry-hearted little girl again , seeking for love and finding it not , until Aunty Nan had taken her into her great mother-heart and taught her its meaning . `` Oh , I do n't know , '' she said perplexedly . `` If you had come sooner -- I leave on the 11:30 train tonight . I MUST leave by then or I shall not reach Montreal in time to fill a very important engagement . And yet I must see Aunty Nan , too . I have been careless and neglectful . I might have gone to see her before . How can we manage it ? '' `` I 'll bring you back to Kensington in time to catch that train , '' said Jordan eagerly . `` There 's nothing I would n't do for Aunty Nan -- me and Dan . Yes , sir , you 'll get back in time . Just think of Aunty Nan 's face when she sees you ! '' `` I will come , '' said the great singer , gently . It was sunset when they reached Gull Point Farm . An arc of warm gold was over the spruces behind the house .
Mrs. William was out in the barn-yard , milking , and the house was deserted , save for the sleeping baby in the kitchen and the little old woman with the watchful eyes XXXXX the up-stairs room .
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