"Mrs. Hadly, Brother Johnson and myself have decided to resume our journey tomorrow."
"Oh, we will all be so disappointed if you go so soon," returned Venna, suddenly feeling that she needed this man's presence.
"We couldn't think of staying after the affair last night. It wouldn't be fair to you. Besides, our duty calls us away now. You know we missionaries are not out to enjoy ourselves," he added, smiling.
"There are so many things I want to ask you yet," she said, hoping she might detain him a few days longer.
"And we will be so glad to answer them. Uncle Sam's post-office will handle our correspondence, I hope. We will never forget you all, and when you return to New York, we will call, and I will introduce you to our Mission President's family and other saints. I know you will enjoy our meetings."
"I know I shall," returned Venna, happy in the thought. "I appreciate your religion more and more by contrasting it with others," she added.
"It will bear the light," replied Brother Hallock seriously. He looked at her intently a moment and then added, "No good thing needs to be hidden in the dark. Only evil fears the light."
Venna dropped her eyes. Could it be possible he divined Mr. Soffy's love for her?
She felt his persistent gaze. She raised her eyes and fearlessly met his.
"I agree with you, Brother Hallock. I hope God will always give me power to make my life an open book!"