“It seems to me like a dream,” said Grant.
“I will give you a week's leave of absence to visit your parents, and tell them of your good fortune.”
CHAPTER XL — CONCLUSION
There were anxious hearts in the parsonage at Colebrook. For some weeks the minister had shown signs of overwork. His appetite had failed, and he seemed weary and worn.
“He needs change,” said the doctor. “A run over to Europe would do him good. He has no disease; he only wants change.”
“A trip to Europe,” said Mr. Thornton, shaking his head. “It is impossible. It has been the dream of my life, but a country minister could not, in half a dozen years, save money enough for that.”
“If your brother Godfrey would lend you the money, Grant might, in time, help you to pay it.”
Godfrey never had forgiven Grant for running counter to his plans.
“I wish I could spare the money myself, Mr. Thornton,” said the doctor. “Five hundred dollars would be sufficient, and it would make a new man of you.”