The thing was decided on, decided for the best, as they all hoped; but Dr.
Carr was not at all happy in his mind as he watched the steamer become a gradually lessening speck in the distance, and he sighed heavily when at last he turned away.
Elsie echoed the sigh.

She, too, had noticed Phil's looks and papa's gravity, and her heart felt heavy within her.

The house, when they reached it, seemed lonely and empty.

Papa went at once to his office, and they heard him lock the door.

This was such an unusual proceeding in the middle of the morning that she and Johnnie opened wide eyes of dismay at each other.
"Is papa crying, do you suppose ?" whispered John.
"No, I don't think it can be _that_.