III.
n spite of possessing some of the finest pastures in the world, the milk supply in Creolia is scanty, and at some seasons of the year almost fails entirely.
It was only, therefore, as a special favour that a kind friend of the Missus allowed her to deal with her for the Baby Massa's daily supply.
She also undertook that it should be sent regularly to the hotel by "trustworthy messenger."
It appeared in due course early the following day. I use the word "appeared" advisedly, for it did so in three champagne bottles, standing upright in one of the shallow, round native baskets.
Somewhere under this basket, and quite overshadowed by its circling rim, was Angelina's small, round head. It looked a most unsafe arrangement, but she moved along
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