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She nodded doubtfully, baffled for aThen she said, "But I would choose his happiness; I

have done sos, I

suppose you would call thereat to me But I would choose his happiness, Dr, Lavendar So you

will let ht to have hi says?"

"Nosays If you are sure that it is best for him

to be with you, I, at least, shall not interfere"

Her relief was so great that the tears ran down her face "It is

best!"

"Best to be with you," Dr, Lavendar repeated thoughtfully; "Why, Mrs

Richie?"

"Why? Why because I want hi in the whole

world, Dr Lavendar, but David Nothing"

"Other folks ht want hiood deal of

money"

"You mean you can feed him, and clothe him, and educate him? Well; I

could do that myself What else can you do?"

"What else?"

"Yes One person can give him material care about as well as another