Not the slightest sentiment entered into Shirley's thoughts of Jefferson.

She regarded him only as a good comrade with whom she had secrets she confided in no one else.

To that extent and to that extent alone he was privileged above other men.

Suddenly he asked her: "Have you heard from home recently ?" A soft light stole into the girl's face.

Home! Ah, that was all she needed to make her cup of happiness full.