Even the papers did not know the whole truth at once.

I kept it from you as long as I could! Oh! It was cruel, so cruel." "Little woman," spoke Philip, very gently and calmly, "this is a blow to me.

I did not think the church would do it.

I hoped----" he paused and his voice trembled for a brief moment, then grew quiet again.

"I hoped I was gradually overcoming opposition.