That is, she told him most of it, all the pleasant things, all the funny things; leaving out about the reporters, because she was too angry to be just, she told herself.

She wrote and wrote, becoming peaceful as the quiet moments passed, and a sense grew upon her of the strong, lasting love that was waiting so patiently.
"Dearest," her swift pen flew along, "I really feel much encouraged.
An impression has been made.

One or two men spoke to me afterward; the young minister, who said such nice things; and one older man, who looked prosperous and reliable.

'When you begin any such business as you have outlined, you may count on me, Miss Bell,' he said, and gave me his card.

He's a lawyer--P.