A moment the girl's eyes followed him through the dust cloud, a single tear stealing down her cheek.

Only a short week ago she had utterly despised this man, now he had become truly more to her than any one else in the wide, wide world.

She did not in the least comprehend the mystery; indeed, it was no mystery, merely the simple trust of a child naturally responding to the first unselfish love given it.

Perhaps Mrs.Herndon dimly understood, for she came forth quietly, and led the girl, now sobbing bitterly, within the cool shadows of the house..