It is given to some to work, to others to pray.

I must work now." She led Faith towards the door; she could not endure more; she must hold herself firm for the journey and the struggle before her.

If she broke down now she could not go forward; and Faith's presence roused in her an emotion almost beyond control.
At the door she took both of Faith's hands in hers, and kissed her cheek.

"It is your place to stay; you will see that it is best.
Good-bye," she added hurriedly, and her eyes were so blurred that she could scarcely see the graceful, demure figure pass into the sunlit street.
That afternoon Lord Windlehurst entered the Duchess of Snowdon's presence hurried and excited.

She started on seeing his face.
"What has happened ?" she asked breathlessly.