Are but the signs that point us to the spring
Whence flow thy living waters. From thyself, direct,
The secret comes to all worthy to find it.”
Very light was my soul that happy morning, and I might well be happy. Such moments as I had spent alone with God are both sacrificial and sacramental. They are strong with absolution, and the soul comes out of them justified, and full of hope.
The following day I called Mary and Lilly to me, and told them that our stock of money was getting low, and that as I was now quite well I must find something to do which would make us a living.
“Have you thought of this necessity, my dears?” I asked. Both answered they had thought a great deal about it. Then I said,
“Mary, what in your opinion is the best thing to try?”
Miss Lilly Barr