What was said during that interview no one ever knew. But when the two returned to Clayton Ranch, David Bright walked with his hand resting on the young man's shoulder. Esther heard her grandfather say to him:
"I honor thee for it, my son. I believe under the same circumstances, I should feel as thou dost. It is a serious question."
Kenneth said something in reply that did not reach Esther's ears. She heard her grandfather speaking again:
"Yes, she is an unusual woman, as thou sayest. She has always been a delightful character, and Christlike in her purity. She is compassionate and loving because she has always walked in the Master's steps."
The two men entered the house, and John Clayton advanced to greet them.
"That was a great meeting," he said.
"Yes," David Bright replied, "God has touched the hearts of the people."
He sat down by his granddaughter, put his arm about her, and drew her to him.
"The field is white unto the harvest, Beloved," he said, looking into her upturned face.
"I hadn't thought of the harvest yet, Grandfather," she said simply. "We have been getting the soil ready to sow good seed at every opportunity. We are on the verge of the growing time."