"I don't believe it! How could it be?"
"In this at least, that I am the servant of God now. Before, I never thought of serving him."
"I never did," said Miss Dilly. "But"—
There was a silence. Faith's heart leapt to hear this confession, but she said nothing and sat still as a mouse.
"How's Mr. Linden getting on in Pattaquasset?"
"Well"
"You like him as well as ever?"
"Yes."
Alert questions. Rather faint answers.
"Do you remember what he said one night, about everybody being precious? Do you remember it, Faith?"