But Antoinette was so happy that he could not have the heart to tell her of his fate.

She was a girl again.

She chatted and laughed and played as though her heart was full of love.

In her happiness she freely forgave the world for all the wrongs that it had perpetrated upon her.
At length the day drew near for Belton to go to Waco.

He took a tender leave of his loved ones.