The adopted fathers were loyal to their trust.

Indeed, for years afterward the blacksmith kept the iron-headed Misery on a rude shelf, like a shrine, near his bunk; nobody but himself and Mary ever knew the secret, stolen, and thrilling interviews that took place during the first days of their separation.
Certain facts, however, transpired concerning Mary's equal faithfulness to another of her children.

It is said that one Saturday afternoon, when the road manager of the new line was seated in his office at Reno in private business discussion with two directors, a gentle tap was heard at the door.

It was opened to an eager little face, a pair of blue eyes, and a blue pinafore.

To the astonishment of the directors, a change came over the face of the manager.