“‘11:10,’ was the reply. ‘We will soon see our darling, but we must remember Doctor Dodson’s instructions. Do you think you will be able to command your feelings?’
“‘I believe I will, but it will cost a desperate effort.’
“‘We must remember what is at stake, and not forget ourselves when the critical moment arrives.’
“‘I think you may depend on me now. You know how much misery has resulted from my rashness, and I have had a severe, but I hope a useful, lesson.’
“‘Harry, I have always believed that experiential lessons were the only ones of much value.’
“‘I dare say you are correct in that belief; I have reasons to hope that the sad lessons taught me by experience will make a better man of me.’
“The shriek of the locomotive announced our arrival as the train dashed into the station at Memphis. We found the carriage waiting for us when we stepped on the platform.
“‘How is she?’ I inquired eagerly as I grasped the hand of the old negro coachman.
“‘Better, much better, sir, thank God; we hope she will recover now.’
“‘Go as fast as you can,’ I said, as we entered the carriage.