s mother's patience and agility¹, for he seemed all over the store at the same moment, and wanted everything in it, being sure that fifteen dollars would buy all and leave a handsome margin²; but at last he was content with a book illustrated³ from beginning to end with pigs.  
What pleased me most was to see how my wife enjoyed our little outing. Wrapped up in the children, she reflected their joy in her face, and looked almost girlish in her happiness. I whispered in her ear, "Your present shall be the home itself, for I shall have the deed made out in your name, and then you can turn me out-of-doors as often as you please."
 
"Which will be every pleasant day after breakfast," she said, laughing.
"You know you are very safe in giving things to me."
"Yes, Winifred," I replied, pressing her hand on the sly; "I have been finding that out ever since I gave myself to you."
 
I bought Henderson's "Gardening for Profit" and some other practical books. I also subscribed⁴ for a journal devoted⁵ to rural interests and giving simple directions for the work of each month. At last we returned. Never did a jollier little procession march............