"'LET US PUT THIS COLD-BLOODED LETTER ON THE FIRE.'"


Phebe nodded, and they both watched it curl up into a black mass, and then sink down into the heart of the fire.

"Shall we go back, Phebe, dear?"

"What does that mean, Nanna?"

"That you give God your answer."

"That I am willing to do that work myself?"

"Yes."

"And do you really think I could?" looking up into the strong, brave face bending over her.