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He
was seeking to bring back her lover when success in his mission
would blot out all hope for him. The effect of his action was most
salutary, rousing her from the inertia of grief and despair. "If a
mere friend," she murmured, "can be so brave and self-forgetful, I
have no excuse for giving away utterly."
She revealed in some degree her new impressions in parting.
"Hobart," she said, holding his hand in both of hers, "you have
done much to help me. You have not only brought hope, but you have
also shown a spirit which would shame me out of a selfish grief. I
cannot now forget the claims of others, of my dear father and
mother here, and I promise you that I will try to be brave like
you, like Albert. I shall not become a weak, helpless burden, I
shall not sit still and wring idle hands when others are
heroically doing and suffering. Good-by, my friend, my brother.
God help us all!"
He felt that she understood him now as never before; and the
knowledge inspired a more resolute purpose, if this were possible.
That afternoon he was on his way.


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