Be comforted for her and for yourself; because 'He doeth all things well,' and 'We know that all things work together for good to them that love God.'" "Yes, yes; and who can tell but this may be His appointed means for bringing her into the fold!" There had been time for an exchange of greetings all around and a few comforting words to the younger Conlys, when the ambulance was seen entering the avenue.
With beating hearts and tearful eyes they watched its slow progress.

Lying helpless and speechless in the shadow of death, Louise Conly seemed nearer and dearer than ever before to father, children, brothers and sisters.
The ambulance stopped close to the veranda steps, and the same strong, loving arms that had placed her in it now lifted her anew and bore her into the house, the others looking on in awed and tearful silence.
She was carried to her own room, laid upon the bed, and one by one they stood for an instant at her side with a kiss of welcome.
It was evident that she knew them all, though able to speak only with those sad, wistful eyes that gazed with new yearning affection into the faces of father and children.
But presently Arthur, by virtue of his medical authority, banished all from the room except Lora, Elsie, and a faithful and attached old negress who had lived all her days in the family and was a competent nurse..