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CHAPTER III
"DISABLED"

Mrs. Martine grieved over her son's unexpected resolve. In her
estimation he was engaging in a very dangerous and doubtful
expedition. Probably mothers will never outgrow a certain jealousy
when they find that another woman has become first in the hearts
of their sons. The sense of robbery was especially strong in this
case, for Mrs. Martine was a widow, and Hobart an only and
idolized child.
The mother speedily saw that it would be useless to remonstrate,
and tearfully aided him in his preparations. Before he departed,
he won her over as an ally. "These times, mother, are bringing
heavy burdens to very many, and we should help each other bear
them. You know what Helen is to me, and must be always. That is
something which cannot be changed. My love has grown with my
growth and become inseparable from my life. I have my times of
weakness, but think I can truly say that I love her so well that I
would rather make her happy at any cost to myself. If it is within
my power, I shall certainly bring Nichol back, alive or dead.


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