CHAPTER V—INEZ THREATENS 

“Yes,” said Louise, a week later, “we all make fools of ourselves over Toodlums, Really, girls, Jane is a very winning baby. I don’t say that because I’m her mother, understand. If she were anyone else’s baby, I’d say the same thing.” 

“Of course,” agreed Patsy. “I don’t believe such a baby was ever before born. She’s so happy, and sweet, and—and—” 

“And comfortable,” said Beth. “Indeed, Jane is a born sorceress; she bewitches everyone who beholds her dear dimpled face. This is an impartial opinion, you know; I’d say the same thing if I were not her adoring auntie.” 

“It’s true,” Patsy declared. “Even the Mexicans worship her. And Mildred Travers—the sphinx—whose blood I am sure is ice-water, displays a devotion for baby that is absolutely amazing. I don’t blame her, you know, for it must be a real delight to care for such a fairy. I’m surprised, Louise, that you can bear to have baby out of your sight so much of the time.” 

Louise laughed lightly. 

“I’m not such an unfeeling mother as you think,” she answered. “I know just where baby is every minute and she is never out of my thoughts. However, with two nurses, both very competent, to care for Toodlums, I do not think it necessary to hold her in my lap every moment.” 

Here Uncle John and the major approached the palm, under which the three nieces were sitting, and Mr. Merrick exclaimed: 

“I’ll bet a cookie you were talking of baby Jane.”  QUESTIONS:

Q1:
1. Who gave birth to Jane?
2. What is the name of Jane's mom?
3. 
Q2:
1. Is Jane known under any other name?
2. Is there a cutesy way of referring to Jane?
3. 
Q3:
1. What is Jane's nickname?
2. What other name does Jane go by?
3. 
Q4:
1. Is there something special about Jane?
2. Is Jane a unique infant?
3. 
Q5:
1. Do people worship Jane?
2. Are there people who are deferential to Jane?
3. 
Q6:
1. Who worships Jane?
2. Who sings Jane's praises?
3. 
Q7:
1. What does Louise compare her daughter to?
2. What does Louise say that Jane is similar to?
3. 
Q8:
1. Does Louise have any female siblings?
2. Are any of Louise's siblings girls?
3. 
Q9:
1. Who are Louise's sisters?
2. What are the names of Louise's female siblings?
3. 
Q10:
1. What comparison does Beth make with Jane?
2. What does Jane liken Beth to?
3. 
