154 THE SILVER LAKE STORIES.

lent storm, and a sudden rise in the
river, which was crossed by fording,
prevented their return home for two or
three days. Soon after the family left
home, the baby who was left under
Miss Martha’s care, was taken quite
sick. All the first night, he kept her
awake, and all day she had to hold him
in her arms, and rock him.

When the second night came, and
the family had not yet returned, she
began to feel tired and sleepy. But
the sick baby would not let her lie
down fora moment. He would only be
quiet while she sat by the fire, and
rocked him in her arms. In this way