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Helena went to the open doorway, and gazed blankly out into Main

Street She raph She

told herself that he was out of town, and had not received her

despatch But her explanation was not convincing; if he ay, the

despatch would have been forwarded to hi on Saturday, he had not thought it worth while to telegraph

She wandered ai any longer; and as for

ago

As she went up the street, Dr Lavendar stopped her He had been told

that the news of the night before did not mean affliction, but Dr

Lavendar knew that there are worse things than affliction, so he stood

ready to offer comfort if it was needed But apparently it was not

wanted, and after a an to speak of his own

affairs: "I've been wondering if you would trust David to me for two

or three days in October"

"David?" she repeated, blankly; her o to Philadelphia then;" Dr Lavendar was really eager;

"and if you will let ht will let

him off--ould have a fine time!"