And Adelaide's first thought, first embrace, were for him. They wept a
moment in each other's arms.

"Is she--is she alive?" he faltered.

"Yes, father, and we hope may get up again. Be comforted for her and for
yourself; because 'He doeth all things well,' and 'We know that all things
work together for good to them that love God.'"

"Yes, yes; and who can tell but this may be His appointed means for
bringing her into the fold!"

There had been time for an exchange of greetings all around and a few
comforting words to the younger Conlys, when the ambulance was seen
entering the avenue.

With beating hearts and tearful eyes they watched its slow progress. Lying
helpless and speechless in the shadow of death, Louise Conly seemed
nearer and dearer than ever before to father, children, brothers and
sisters.

The ambulance stopped close to the veranda steps, and the same strong,
loving arms that had placed her in it now lifted her anew and bore her
into the house, the others looking on in awed and tearful silence.

She was carried to her own room, laid upon the bed, and one by one they
stood for an instant at her side with a kiss of welcome.

It was evident that she knew them all, though able to speak only with