"He did! He was about halfway down the lane.

He was where he could see fine." "You didn't notice---- ?" "I was watching if Leon went under.

What if he had, mother ?" "They'd have taken him out, and brought him to me, and I'd have worked with all the strength and skill God has given me, and if it were possible to us, he would be saved, and if it were not, it would be a proud moment for a woman to offer a boy like that to the God who gave him.

One would have nothing to be ashamed of!" "Could you do it, like you are now, and not cry, mother ?" I asked wonderingly.
"Patience no!" said she.

"Before long you will find out, child, that the fountain head of tears and laughter lies in the same spot, deep in a woman's heart.