But the revelation, coming as it did, had brought no shadow of distrust or doubt of the man to whom she had so fully entrusted herself.

It had, indeed, only strengthened her faith in him and deepened her love.
For one glorious triumphal moment the very soul of the man exulted in the truth which Betty Jo made known to him.

Then he turned slowly away, for he dared not trust himself to look at her a moment longer.
With bowed head he paced up and down the room.

He went to the table which held Auntie Sue's sewing-basket, and fingered the trifles there.
Then, slowly, he passed through the open door to the porch, where Betty Jo, through the window, near which she stood, saw him look away over the river and the mountains.
Suddenly, she saw him start, and stare intently at some nearer object that had caught his attention.

As Betty Jo watched, he moved to the edge of the porch, and, stooping, grasped the railing with his hands;--his head and shoulders were thrust forward; his lips were parted; his whole attitude was that of the most intense and excited interest.