The grandfather depended on her help to take his daily airing, and, more than that, he loved the songs and hymns and gentle talk, with which Elsli brightened an hour of his lonely day.

And every day Elsli could see more clearly how the father grew happier in his home-coming, now that he found the house-work done and a peaceful evening of rest before him.
Only one thing troubled her.

She had not found a chance to talk with Aunt Clarissa, and these daily visits were still a secret.

And what if Mrs.Stanhope should disapprove them! This thought gave her great anxiety.

She knew that there was nothing wrong about them, but she was not sure that they would be allowed.