The Dream of the Past.
Time heals all wounds. It did so with Betty. Her great faith reconciled her to Edith's death, though the loss of her friendship was a keen sorrow for a long time.
George's marriage to Alma—this was a trial to Betty that threatened to culminate her mission. President Gladder was worried about her health.
"You seem very unwell, Betty," he said kindly. "Would you like to go home?"
But Betty pleaded not to be released. "I'll be better soon," she said, bravely. "I do love my mission, so it will help me."
So Betty stayed, and gave her whole heart to her mission work. It was not long before she was her old bright, sunny self.
Fortunately George and Alma went on a prolonged trip to Europe. Betty's love for George was unchanged, but she, finally, found an unselfish joy in thinking of his happiness with Alma and Harold.
With this overcoming of self, Betty became a woman, and an added sweetness was hers. Everywhere her mission work was a great success. When her release came, which was just before George and Alma returned from Europe, President Gladder parted with her with deep regret.
"Betty, when you are gone, I shall miss a great power in the mission."
Betty flushed with pleasure.