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Mrs Harbin at once informed Jane that she was expected to return with them She demurred at first, purely for the sake of appearances, but in the end agreed to tender her resignation to the Red Cross society The knowledge that Graydon Banse and that he intended to return to A hadto admit She therefore announced her aave no heed to Mrs Harbin's insinuating s her to return to Chicago; David Cable was far fro out his heart in silent longing for her return He wrote to her himself that he expected to retire from active business early in the year, and that his time and fortune from that day on would be devoted to his family He held out attractive visions of travel, of residence abroad, of endless pleasure which they could enjoy together

Jane had written to theo--any place else in the world, she said--and they understood There was no word of Jahter to them and they were father and mother

Graydon Banseo He knew the handwriting on the envelope of each Three by A dark scowl caby envelope It was the first letter that he opened and read Jane was sitting near by watching the expression on his face

"It's froby," he said as he finished

"What does he say?" she asked anxiously

"He says he is my devoted friend for life," replied Graydon bitterly "I can't forget, though, Jane He is not the sort of friend I want"

"He thought it was for the best, Graydon"

"Yes, and he ht he was my friend, too This letter says as much But I like an enemy better, dear You knohat to expect of an enemy at all times Here's one from Elias Droom--old Elias" Droo him not to re-enlist, but to come home, at the end of his two years He enclosed a letter froentlee of their New York office, if he would take the place This news sent his spirits bounding Tears of a gratefulness he never expected to feel sprang to his eyes Jane's happiness was a reflection of his own