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"No, no, I should say not," replied her father, dubiously; "yet
his words and manner produce much the same effect as if he were--
even a stronger effect."
"Oh, this is dreadful!" cried his wife.
"Dreadful indeed, but not hopeless, you know. Keep in mind doctors
say that his memory may come back at any time; and Hobart has the
belief that the sight and voice of Helen will bring it back."
"God bless Hobart," said Helen, with a deep breath, "and God help
him! His own love inspired that belief. He's right; I know he's
right."
"Well, perhaps he is. I don't know. I thought Nichol would
recognize me; but there wasn't a sign."
"Oh, papa," cried Helen, smiling through her tears, "there are
some things which even your experience and wisdom fail in. Albert
will know me. We have talked long enough; now let us act."
"You don't realize it all yet, Helen; you can't. You must remember
that Nichol regained consciousness in a Southern hospital. He has
learned to talk and act very much like such soldiers as would
associate with him.


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