He secretly left, had it announced that Belton Piedmont would in a short time return to Richmond, and throwing off his disguise, he appeared in Richmond as Belton Piedmont of old.

The town was agog with excitement over the male nurse, but none suspected him.

He was now again without employment, and another most grievous burden was about to be put on his shoulders.

May God enable him to bear it.
During all the period of their poverty stricken condition, Antoinette bore her deprivations like a heroine.

Though accustomed from her childhood to plenty, she bore her poverty smilingly and cheerfully.
Not one sigh of regret, not one word of complaint escaped her lips.
She taught Belton to hope and have faith in himself.