"Well, dearie, whatever makes you happy, of course, do. I suppose you are beginning to realize Hadly is all that is necessary for your happiness.
"Dr. Hansom has received so many earnest requests to preach in Western cities, that we may spend the entire summer touring and satisfying the demand for his preaching.
"In spite of all my new happiness, I miss you so, dearie. Do write constantly. Give my love to Anna and Hadly.
"I am anxious to see that precious baby. Perhaps one day there will be one more precious you can show me.
"By-bye, dear girlie.
"Your loving Aunt Emily."
As Venna finished the letter, her face saddened and she lost herself in thoughts of the past and what might have been. But she quickly drew herself together.
"This is not Christian Science!" she declared to herself. "Away with such thoughts and enter sunshine, flowers, spring-time!"
"Good afternoon," said a pleasant, full-toned man's voice, and Venna looked up to see Mr. Soffy enter her gate. She knew him because Halloway had pointed him out as one of the main objects of interest.
"Good afternoon," she returned, rising and taking in his pleasant personality at a glance.