To me trees are almost as much alive as human beings.

Worse still, I hate to leave you, Grace.

It's not so very long until the tenth of September, either, and we've so many plans to carry out yet at Haven Home." "I know it." Grace's admission contained resignation.

With duty thus obstinately confronting Tom, she felt that she had no right to discourage the performance of it.

"I don't wish you to go," she faltered, "but I can't help knowing that you are right.