CHAPTER XXV.
Helen's desire to get back to John made her decide to start on Monday, instead of waiting until Wednesday, when the fortnight she had planned for her visit ended.
"I must go," she said, smiling at Dr.Howe's railings.

"I cannot stay away from home any longer.

And you'll come soon, Lois, dear!" Even daily letters from John had not saved her from homesickness.

They were a comfort, even though they were filled with pleadings and prayers that, for her soul's sake, she would see the error of her belief.

Such tenderness struggled through the pages of argument, Helen would lay her cheek against them, and say softly, "I'll come home to you soon, dear." One of these last letters had entreated her to write immediately upon its receipt, and answer it point by point.