But he did not speak, that evening, of the memories rising in his mind.

For on both the old spell of silence was strong.

Subtly the spirit of the first wife came stealing back into the room, pervaded it and made it her own.

But her name was still unspoken.
The next day brought an exquisite baby's cap with Fanny's card tucked inside.

And in the fortnight after that, Fanny herself came several times.