Will told you, didn't he ?" "Yes, of course.

But it wasn't so bad, Mrs.Rogers; it wasn't a desperate condition, by any means." "With poor Tom in prison for years--and just for trying to help her." "Tom isn't in prison, you know, any more," said Beth quietly.

"He has been released." "Released! When ?" "Last evening.

His fault has been forgiven, and he is now free." The woman sat silent for a time.

Then she asked: "You have done this, Mr.Forbes ?" "Why, Miss DeGraf and I assisted, perhaps.