CHAPTER XXII.
How the hearts of the mother and her two oldest children trembled with hope and fear! A marked change was apparent in Mr.Ellis when he came home with Kate.

He was sober, and very serious, but said nothing; and Mrs.Ellis deemed it prudent to say nothing to him.
On the next morning, he did not rise early.

Henry had eaten his breakfast and was away to his work, and Kate had gone to market to get something for dinner, when he got up and dressed himself.

Mrs.Ellis was ready for him with a good cup of coffee, a piece of hot toast, some broiled steak, and a couple of eggs.

She said little, but her tones were subdued and very kind.