David lifted his eyes; and suddenly she saw the light of a great joy dawn in them.
"Yes," he said, "yes. And do you remember what Simeon said?"
They had reached the threshold of St. Botolph's. Diana took her hand from his coat sleeve; and, pausing a moment, looked into his face.
"What did he say, David?"
"Lord, now lettest Thou Thy servant depart in peace," replied David, quietly.
"And what have you just remembered, David, which has filled your face with glory?"
"That this afternoon, I start for Central Africa," replied David Rivers, as he put his bride into the motor.