Franklin evidently found it so.

He presently heaved a sigh in which relief was mingled with acceptance--acceptance of the fact that, from her, he must expect no further relief.

And presently, as they came out upon the winding road, he said: 'Thanks, that's very helpful.' They walked on then in silence.

The sun was gone and the wind blew softly; the freshness of the coming rain was in the air.

Helen lifted her face to them as the first slow drops began to fall.