"No one can help me.

Only time and God.

I must go, Mr.Hartsook." And they walked on to the front gate in silence and in some constraint.

But still in happiness.
As they came to the gate, Dr.Small pushed past them in his cool, deliberate way, and mounted his horse.

Ralph bade Hannah good-night, having entirely forgotten the errand which had been his excuse to himself for coming out of his way.