You can tell Julia I have returned and am with my wife. I fear
my sister has acted very wickedly in this matter. I have written many
times and received no answer. Some one, for whom they were not
intended, got those letters. Perhaps I judge her harshly. Good-night,"
said William Bland.
Vallie, accompanied by Mr. Carlton, was soon on her way home. They had
gone but a short distance when they were joined by David.
"Why, Mr. Carlton! how strange to meet you, when I was just thinking
of you, and on the eve of asking your father to tell you I was not at
the ball this evening. I was so sorry I could not explain when you
asked me. Your father will tell you all, I know. You thought me very
wicked and willful," said Vallie.
David clasped the little hand held out to greet him, and whispered:
"With your permission I will come to-morrow, and tell you what I did
think and do still."
Bidding her good-night at her father's door, David lingered a moment,
to catch the low answer to his repeated question, "Shall I come?"
Fervently thanking God for the happy termination of the evening, he
hastened to overtake his father--and said:
"Well, father?"
"Well, David! Very well.
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