Then, from the bedroom, emerged Dr.Parker and Grace Van Horne.

The girl was white and there were dark circles under her eyes.

The doctor was very grave.
Keziah stepped forward and held out both hands.

Grace looked, recognized her, and with a cry ran toward her.

Keziah took her in her arms and soothed her as if she were a child.
"There! there! deary," she said, stroking her hair.