Now just run into the school-room for a minute and say good-bye to Hetty.

But if you love her, say nothing to disturb the child's peace." It cost Reine a great struggle to obey these sudden orders; but she saw their drift, and was wise enough not to oppose them.

In her travelling dress she appeared in the school-room, where Hetty, all unconscious of the wonderful change for her that was hanging in the balance of Fate, sat at work as usual with Miss Davis.
"I have come to say good-bye," said Reine; "I am called off to London in a hurry.

But you must not forget me.

We shall surely meet again." Hetty's heart sank with bitter disappointment She had been living in a sort of dream since yesterday, a dream of happiness at being so suddenly and unexpectedly loved by this sweet girl who had risen up like an angel in her path.