All people go visiting at some time in their lives, and next December I'll be shaking the dust of Richmond off of my feet and coming after you, pell-mell." Patty smiled through her tears, and then the train came tooting along and they all climbed aboard.
As the train waited for ten minutes, Mr.Fairfield had ample time to find the seats engaged for the travelers, and to arrange their hand-luggage in the racks provided for it.

Then he bade Miss Powers good-bye, and, turning to Patty, clasped her in his arms as he said: "Pattykins, good-bye.

The year will soon pass away, and then we'll have a jolly little home together.

Be brave and gentle always, and as a parting gift I give you this little box which contains a talisman to help you bear any troubles or difficulties that may come to you." As he spoke, he put into Patty's hand a small parcel sealed at each end with red sealing-wax.
"Don't open it now," he continued.

"Keep it just as it is until you reach Aunt Isabel's.