Here was a thread of vital gold and flame, although it had brought pain with it.
When Doctor Sturtevant condoled with him, he met with an unexpected response.

"I feel for you, old man.

It was a mighty unfortunate thing that it happened in your house, now that this has come of it," he said.
"I am very glad it happened, whatever came of it," said Von Rosen.
"It is something to have had in my life.

I wouldn't have missed it." Fairbridge people, who were on the whole a good-natured set, were very sympathetic, especially the women.

Bessy Dicky shed tears when talking to Mrs.Sturtevant about the disappearance of the baby.