She had learned much since she came to Greyhope, and yet she could not at that moment have told exactly why she asked Richard the question that had confused him, nor did she know quite what lay behind the question.

But every problem which has life works itself out to its appointed end, if fumbling human fingers do not meddle with it.

Half the miseries of this world are caused by forcing issues, in every problem of the affections, the emotions, and the soul.

There is a law working with which there should be no tampering, lest in foolish interruption come only confusion and disaster.

Against every such question there should be written the one word, "Wait." Richard Armour stooped over the child.