Chris' mother—Rebecca Hermes looked up and exclaimed with delight, "Aunt Violet!" and Violet nodded, reaching out to her. "Here, let me hold him." She gazed at the baby in Rebecca's arms with warmth in her eyes, and Rebecca handed the child over, murmuring, "Chris, your grandaunt is going to hold you …"

Chris was very well-behaved; he did not cry even after leaving his mother's embrace.

Violet held him, rocking him gently while cooing at him at the same time. "Chris! Do you know who I am? Do y