Then they were silent a few moments.
"I suppose you haven't guessed something I have to tell you," stammered Helen, presently.
Madelene turned her eyes upon her sister-in-law. Then she smiled.
"Helen, dearest, aren't you glad about it?"
Helen blushed and radiated a smile.
"Yes, very, and so is Ebenezer! We both feel as if we have much to be thankful for—and now if you were only happy—"
"Oh, Helen, I know I've upset Ebbie a whole lot,—but who else could I go to?... Do tell me when—"
"In May, dear," whispered Helen. "I wish you were as happy as I.... But there's the dinner bell. Let's go down."
When they entered the dining room, Ebenezer was standing alone, his back to the grate.
"Did you say anything to him, Eb?" demanded Madelene.