But his dinner was immediately served and he ate it with leisurely enjoyment, letting his thoughts drift calmly with his physical rest and refreshment.
After dinner he was quickly absorbed in a variety of calculations and, lost in this arbitrary occupation, forgot all else until the clock chimed ten.

Then with a sigh he folded away a note of results and ordered the closing of the house.

A new light was immediately on his face, and he went upstairs like a man who has a purpose.

This purpose took him to little Martha's sleeping-room.

He opened the door gently.
There was only a rush light burning, but its faint beams showed him the soft white bed on which his darling lay sleeping.