I wish Isa was not so far away.

But you have not told me how my dear old father is.

How has he borne this shock ?" "It was a shock of course, especially to one so old and feeble; but I left him calmly staying himself upon his God." They arrived at Roselands some time before the ambulance.

They found the whole household, and also Mrs.Howard, her husband and sons, and Mrs.
Travilla, gathered upon the veranda to receive them.
Lora stood by her father's side and Elsie too was very near, both full of loving care for him in this time of sore trial.
And Adelaide's first thought, first embrace, were for him.

They wept a moment in each other's arms.
"Is she--is she alive ?" he faltered.
"Yes, father, and we hope may get up again.