"It seems to me he has forfeited all claim to her love. Did you notice the glance he gave her at dinner?"
"Yes; and the meek manner in which she bore it was a proof to me that she has begun to look above for help. Mr. Wallingford, there is One who has done more for us than any human being could do; who has set us an example of forbearance and forgiveness. Shall we not try to imitate him by bearing with each other's faults?"
For a moment he was too much affected to speak; but recovering himself said with great feeling:
"Excuse me; your words remind me so much of my mother, long an inhabitant of heaven. Just so she would have urged me to patience, and to hope for the future. But if she had lived, Gerty would not have married Paul."
"How long shall you remain in Chicago?" she asked, rather abruptly.
"Only a day or two."
"Then will you call to-morrow after dinner at my father's? I have thought of a project; but as I make papa my confident, I wish to consult him before I mention it to any one."
"Does it regard my sister's education?"
"Yes," laughing. "I forgot you were a lawyer and accustomed to close, as well as to cross-questioning."
"I will certainly call."