She was nowhere to be seen.
[Chapter XVIII]
The days immediately following were like an armed truce.
Marcia watched Sylvia.
Sylvia watched Marcia.
Heath watched them both.
When, however, no further reference to the events of the past week was made, the tension slowly began to lessen, and life at the Howe Homestead took on again its customary aspect.
One agency in this return to normal was the physical improvement of the invalid, who as a result of rest, fresh air, sleep, and good nursing now became well enough to come down stairs and join the family group.