I hope we shall meet again in brighter days. Yes, I
will obey you, for I feel the need of rest."
"I shall come again and take my chances," said Maynard in parting.
Mercurial Whately, forgetting his various troubles and experiences
in the excitement of change and return to active duty, bade her a
rather boisterous and good-hearted farewell. His mind was completely
relieved as to Maynard, and he did not dream of Scoville as a
serious rival.
"It's only a question of time," he thought, "and at present mother
can do the courting better than I can. When I return Lou will be so
desperately bored by her stupid life here as to be ready for any
change."
The remaining patients looked at her and Mrs. Whately very wistfully
and gratefully, speaking reluctant adieus. When all were gone the
girl, feeling that she had reached the limit of endurance, went to
her room and slept till evening. It was the sleep of exhaustion, so
heavy that she came down to a late supper weak and languid. But
youth is elastic, the future full of infinite possibilities.
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