There was a silence of many moments. It spoke the appreciation of the three girls.
"There's a lesson in the story for today, isn't there?" said Mrs. Saunders.
CHAPTER XVII
Aunt Madge Returns to the City
Jim Lee left on Thursday to join his regiment. There was a quiet leave-taking between Mary Lee and the man. Neither showed emotion—it was kept within the depths of their hearts. On Friday Tom Marshall left with several men for the mine. Mr. Saunders was to follow a few days later.
Mary Lee received some disquieting news on the same day. Dr. Payson informed her that with the return of Dr. Anderson he intended to join the first assignment of physicians and nurses bound for France. He felt, however, that her services could be used by Dr. Anderson to good advantage. Her experience would be of great help and under Dr. Anderson she would continue to progress.
Saturday afternoon found the old Campfire Group awaiting the train which was late.
"Won't Aunt Madge be pleased with our Red Cross work at the school?" commented Grace Olcott.
"Wonder if she'll be displeased at our group's merging with the Red Cross work?" remarked Edith.
"Of course, she won't," answered Ruth. "Will she, Mary Lee?"