He went because--because he thought--- that Phil's safety--meant--my happiness, and that _his_ safety--his--his precious life--didn't--count!" The awful words sank into breathless silence.

Mrs.Raleigh was crying silently.

She was powerless to cope with this.

But Audrey shed no tears.
It was beyond tears and beyond mourning--this terrible revelation that had come to her.

By-andby, it might be, both would come to her, if she lived.
She rose suddenly at length with a sharp gasp, as of one seeking air.
"I am going," she said, in a clear, strong voice, "to the colonel.