GRA NDFATHER'S LOVE PIE



The family circle had never been
broken, however, and it was a house-
hold where love prevailed, for al-
though several members lived in far-
away homes, the flame of affection
burned as brightly and the cord of love
bound them together as strongly as did
ever the same ties bind their sturdy
Scotch ancestors into clans.
Auntee (for that was Alsie's baby
name for the aunt, with whom so many
happy hours had been spent) rose
half way up from the bed with a
somewhat startled movement, but the
sight of the stricken little face at her
side seemed to bring back afresh the
reminder of her pain, and she again
buried her face in the pillow with a
sob.
After a few moments, however, the
young woman put her arm tenderly
around the little namesake and tried
to explain.
"I did not intend to burden you,
Alsie dear, with my grief, but I feel so