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Stratton-Porter, Gene, 1863-1924

"Michael O'Halloran"

I don't know
where she is, but feeling as she did when we parted, I know she's not at
any summer resort playing bridge at this minute."
"You are a friend worth having, Leslie; I congratulate my wife on so
staunch an advocate," said James Minturn. "And I'll promise you this: I'll
go back to the hateful subject, just when I felt I was free from it. I'll
think on both sides, and I'll weigh all you've said. If I see a
glimmering, I will do this much--I will locate her, and learn how genuine
was the change you witnessed, and I rather think I'll manage for you to
see also. Will that satisfy you?"
"That will make me radiant, because the change I witnessed was genuine. I
know that wherever Nellie is to-day and whatever she is doing, she is
still firm as when she left me in her desire for reparation toward you and
her sons. Please think fast, and find her quickly."
"Leslie, you're incorrigible! Go bring Douglas to his surprise. He has a
right to be happy."
"So have you," insisted Leslie. "More than he, because you have had such
deep sorrow.


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