Her pride in his vigorous initiative and practical determination was a glowing flame in her heart.
He meant to be no toy soldier.
As she became as practical a worker as he was, they did much together and made plans without ceasing.

When he was away she was always doing things in which he was interested and when he returned he always brought to her suggestions for new service or the development of the old.

But as the days passed and became weeks she knew that the far-off sound was still being listened to.

She could not have told how--but she knew.

And she saw the beloved dearness and beauty growing in him.