" My love, " I began, " couldn't you perhaps control the servants a little better? "

" David, don't be cross with your little Dora, " she said, coming to sit on my knee. But I wanted to show I could be firm.

"My sweet Dora, I really do think you should do something. I mean, yesterday I had no supper at all because the beef was burnt, and last week, when Traddles came to dinner, the meat wasn't cooked at all! "

"You knew before you married me what a silly girl I am! You shouldn't have married me if you were going to be angry with me! I don't think you love me at all! " And large tears ran down her pretty little face.

" Dora, my love! Of course I love you! Don't cry! " I could not continue our conversation then. But when she was calmer, and had dried her tears, she said very seriously, "David, will you do something for me? Will you call me your child-wife? "

" Whatever do you mean, my dearest? " I asked in surprise.

"Just that, whenever you feel I'm being very foolish, you should remember that I'm like a child, not as clever as you, or anyone else. Don't be disappointed with me, just remember that your child-wife loves you very, very much. "