At last Mrs.
Wilder came and said to Mrs.Muir, "I must see her, if it is safe." "It's safe enough," Mrs.Muir began, "only Madge doesn't like so much made of it." "I won't say much," pleaded the mother.

She did not say anything, but put her arms around Madge and pressed her tear-stained face upon the young girl's bosom in long, passionate embrace, the hastened back to her restored treasure, who was sleeping quietly.

Madge's eyes were wet also, and she turned her face to the wall and breathed softly to herself, "Whatever happens now--and it's plain enough what will happen--I did not get strong in vain.

Graydon can never think me altogether weak and lackadaisical again, and I have saved one woman's heart from anguish, however my own may ache.".