"It was plain when I found it; with my spending money for a whole year I had that gold locket made which holds it now. Ever since it has been very close to my heart."
"Such devotion is wonderful. I sincerely hope it will meet its reward."
Then she looks at the miniature, which time has not in the least harmed, looks at it—and utters a little ejaculation.
"She was beautiful indeed, Doctor Chicago—most charming. A face to haunt one. I can see a trace of sadness in it, even at this early age, as though her coming troubles cast a shadow before. You will be surprised when I tell you I have met her."
CHAPTER V.
THE PROFESSOR ACTS.
The medical student looks at her eagerly.
"When—where?" he asks, huskily.
Any one who has met the woman about whom cluster all the tender associations and thoughts of his lonely years of childhood, must assume new importance in his eyes.