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little Cesca, but I think he says it only to console me
beforehand in case it is, for I am sure in his heart he wants a boy.
However, if it is a girl, we shall be just as fond of her — and
once we have got one child we might get some more.
"I am so happy that I don’t mind where we are, and I don’t
long for Paris. Fancy Mrs. L. asking me if I was not angry
because the baby spoilt my journey abroad — can you
understand it from a mother of two of the handsomest boys in the
world? But they are not taken the slightest notice of, except
when they are with us, and Lennart says she would willingly
make us a present of them. If I could afford it I would take
them, so that baby would have two darling big brothers to play
with when he comes. It will be such fun to show them their
little cousin — they call me auntie, you see. I think it is nice.
But I must close now. Do you know I am very pleased also,
because Lennart cannot be jealous now — can he? and I don’t
think he ever will be any more, for he knows quite well that I
have never been really fond of anybody but him.
"Do you think it unkind of me to write so much about this
to you and that I am so happy? I know you don’t grudge me
my luck.
"Remember me kindly to all my friends — to Gunnar first
and foremost. You may tell him what I have written if you
like. Every good wish to yourself and welcome to us next
summer.—Much love from your sincere and devoted little
friend,
Cesca.
"P.S.— I must add something: If it is a girl she is going
to be called Jenny. I don’t mind what Lennart says. He
sends his regards to you, by the way."
Gunnar handed the letter back to Jenny, who put it in her
pocket.
"I am so pleased," she said gently. "I am glad there are
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