Now it looked as if she had won.

Victory was insecure yet, and there was a risk that it might turn to defeat, but Sadie never shrank from a daring venture.

For a moment she could not speak; her heart was full.
"Hallo!" said Charnock, who got up and came towards her.

"Crying, Sadie?
Will you miss me as much as that ?" Sadie hastily wiped her eyes.

"Yes, Bob; I'll miss you all the time.