GWEN'S CANYON Gwen's hope and bright courage, in spite of all her pain, were wonderful to witness.

But all this cheery hope and courage and patience snuffed out as a candle, leaving noisome darkness to settle down in that sick-room from the day of the doctor's consultation.
The verdict was clear and final.

The old doctor, who loved Gwen as his own, was inclined to hope against hope, but Fawcett, the clever young doctor from the distant town, was positive in his opinion.

The scene is clear to me now, after many years.

We three stood in the outer room; The Duke and her father were with Gwen.