_NOTHING_ of all this was communicated to Edith.

After a few weeks of prostration strength came slowly back to mind and body, and with returning strength her interest in her old work revived.

Her feet went down again into lowly ways, and her hands took hold of suffering.
Immediately on receipt of Freeling's letter and affidavit, Mr.Dinneford had taken steps to procure a pardon for George Granger.

It came within a few days after the application was made, and the young man was taken from the asylum where he had been for three years.
Mr.Dinneford went to him with Freeling's affidavit and the pardon, and placing them in his hands, watched him closely to see the effect they would produce.

He found him greatly changed in appearance, looking older by many years.