We never have it different from other times . '' Amy was silent from sheer amazement . Edith understood better , and she changed the subject . `` Have you any brothers or sisters , Bertie ? '' `` No 'm , '' returned Bertie cheerfully . `` I guess there 's enough of us without that . I must be going now . I 'm very much obliged to you . '' Edith slipped from the room as he spoke , and met him again at the door . She held out a pair of warm-looking mittens . `` These are for William John , '' she said simply , `` so that you can have your own . They are a pair of mine which are too big for me . I know Papa will say it is all right . Goodbye , Bertie . '' `` Goodbye -- and thank you , '' stammered Bertie , as the door closed . Then he hastened home to William John . That evening Doctor Forbes noticed a peculiarly thoughtful look on Edith 's face as she sat gazing into the glowing coal fire after dinner . He laid his hand on her dark curls inquiringly . `` What are you musing over ? '' `` There was a little boy here today , '' began Edith .
`` Oh , such a dear little boy , '' broke in Amy eagerly XXXXX the corner , where she was playing with her kitten .
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