lead her to Him.

Hitherto the Ion friends had not been able to be with her a great deal,
but it had not been necessary, as Adelaide was still at Roselands.

She, however, expected soon to return to her own home, and there would
then be greater need of their services; therefore there was double reason
for thankfulness for the restoration to health of the little ones at Ion
and the Laurels; releasing, as it did, both Mrs. Dinsmore and Mrs.
Travilla from the cares and labors which had occupied them for some weeks
past.

The latter gave expression to that thought while driving to the Laurels
with her father and his wife, adding, "I can now hold myself in readiness
to take Aunt Adelaide's place at any moment."

"Not with my consent," said Mr. Dinsmore emphatically; "if you consider
yourself at all under my authority you will take a week at least of entire
rest and relaxation."

She looked at him with her own sweet smile, full of filial love and
reverence, and putting her hand in his, said, "Yes, my dear father, that
is still one of my great happinesses, as it has been almost ever since I
can remember. Ah, it is often very restful to me just to resign myself to
your wise, loving guidance and control!"

His fingers closed over the small, daintily gloved hand, holding it in a
warm and tender clasp.

"Then do not forget that you are not to undertake anything that can tax