Edith took Betty in her arms, and, fondling her curls, kissed her again and again. Usually, Edith was undemonstrative.
"My little sunshine Betty, you really must come back to New York soon. I know I shall long for you, when I'm really, truly married."
And so Betty, loved by all, left for Boston to labor in another field. Dr. Cadman was at the boat to see her off, and filled her arms with flowers and candy.
"Good luck to you, girlie," he said, fondly. "When Alma and Harold are baptized, I'll write you all about it. I expect that will be very soon."
During that day and the next, Betty seemed to feel his presence, though she had left him, waving her out of sight. His tender concern of her, seemed to enwrap her with a dreamy satisfaction, and determination to live up to the best that was in her.
CHAPTER XII.
Indifference begets indifference. Love begets Love.
Two months from the time that Edith announced her engagement, her marriage took place. It was an exceedingly quiet wedding, as Edith especially wished. George was invited, but much to Edith's disappointed, he sent his regrets.
Edith was radiantly happy. Howard never flagged in his absolute devotion to her, and her very slightest wish seemed anticipated.
Her parents, contemplating her exceptional joy, grew quite enthusiastic over the union, and life seemed full of sunshine.