When I see her I want to have the proud consciousness that I bring her back a heart just as loving, faithful, and devoted as the last hour we parted." "And is this your final answer ?" "It is.

I have pledged my life to that resolve, and I believe time and patience will reward me." There was a deep shadow of sorrow and disappointment on the face of Dr.
Gresham as he rose to leave.

For a moment he held her hand as it lay limp in his own.

If she wavered in her determination it was only for a moment.

No quivering of her lip or paling of her cheek betrayed any struggle of her heart.