Patty and Azalea - Carolyn Wells

Oh, Little Billee! Come quick, for goodness' sake! The baby's choking! Patty was in the sun parlour, her arms full of a fluttering bundle of lace and linen, and her blue eyes wide with dismay at her small daughter's facial contortions. \Only with laughter,\ Bill reassured her after a quick glance at the restless infant. \Give her to me.\ The baby nestled comfortably in his big, powerful arms, and Patty sat back in her chair and watched them both. \What a pleasure,\ she said, complacently, \to..