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The truth was
fully exemplified in Helen's case; and a willingness to marry her
lifelong lover, prompted at first by a spirit of self-sacrifice,
had become, under the influence of daily companionship, more than
mere assent. While gratitude and the wish to see the light of a
great, unexpected joy come into his eyes remained her chief
motives, she had learned that she could attain a happiness
herself, not hoped for once, in making him happy.
He was true to his word, after the interview described in the
preceding chapter. He did not consciously reveal the unappeased
hunger of his heart, but her intuition was never at fault a
moment.
One Indian-summer-like morning, about the middle of October, he
went over to her home and said, "Helen, what do you say to a long
day's outing? The foliage is at its brightest, the air soft as
that of June. Why not store up a lot of this sunshine for winter
use?"
"Yes, Helen, go," urged her mother. "I can attend to everything."
"A long day, did you stipulate?" said the girl in ready assent;
"that means we should take a lunch.


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