28/32 When he first saw his uncle he had not been able to keep the tears back--and yet his eyes were dry enough when he saw his father. At this he fell to wondering as to the present condition of the colonel's mind. What was he thinking of in that lonely drive. He must be nearing Moorlands by this time and Alec would meet him, and later the dear mother--and the whole story would be told. He could see her glad face--her eyes streaming tears, her heart throbbing with the joy of his return. |