and his ability to bring the child back to her quite well and strong.

“This isn’t a trouble that is ever really cured, you know. When taken young enough, it may be helped, and I’ve known people who have lived long and useful lives in spite of it. That’s all we may hope for.”

“Waal, I ‘low ye can’t git him no younger’n he be now, an’ he’s that peart, I reckon he’s worth hit — leastways to we-uns.”

“Of course he’s worth it.”

“You are right good to keer fer him like you have. I’d do a heap fer you ef I could. All I have is jest this here farm, an’ hit’s fer you an’ Cass. On’y ef ye’d