Have confidence that this is so, and rest, little friend, in the hope and help it gives you.

Will you ?" "I will try.

I could only tell father on my knees, but I will do it if--if I must," she faltered out, unconsciously repeating her former phrase.

"Now, I must go.

You have been good; only I asked too much." And with no other farewell she left me and disappeared up the walk.
I lingered till I heard the faint click of her key in the door she had secretly made her own; then I moved on.