But I'll come back, ashamed and sorry, and pitch in again.
Since you mean to stand by me, perhaps I'll win out in the end." Bending down suddenly, he kissed her and then went to the door.

She heard it shut, and sat still, but her eyes filled with tears.

Bob had not promised much, but she thought he meant to keep his word now, and doubts that had troubled her melted away.

She did not grudge the sacrifice she had made, for a ray of hope had begun to shine.

It was, however, characteristic that after musing for a minute or two she took out some notepaper and began to write.