CHAPTER XXXIX
JINNIE’S VISIT TO THEODORE
So suddenly had the two strong, friendly forces been swept from Jinnie’s daily life that as yet she had not the power to think with precision. Lafe she had had every day for almost three years, and Theodore King—oh, how she loved him! Rumors were afloat that no power could save Lafe—her dear, brave cobbler.
Day by day the girl’s faith increased, and of late she had uttered silent prayers that she might be allowed to see Theodore.
One morning she was in the kitchen rocking little Lafe when Peggy called her.
“There’s some one to see you,” said she.
Jinnie gave the mother her baby and went to the shop door. A man in a white suit smiled down upon her.
“I’m from the hospital,” said he. “Mr. King would like to see you this morning.”