itself--it wakened in Jane's heart like a wandering rose. And I saw this
awakening of the woman, mother, and it was a wonderful sight."

"John, you have had an experience that most men miss; be thankful for
it."

"I am, mother. As long as I live, I will remember it."

"Did you see Mrs. Harlow?"

"For a short time only. She was much pleased at her daughter's choice.
She thought our marriage might disarrange some of her own plans, but
she said Jane's happiness came before all other considerations."

"Well, John, it is more than a few hours since you had that wonderful
tea with cakes and honey. You must have your proper eating, no matter
what comes or goes. What do you say to a slice of cold roast beef and
some apple pie?"

"Nay, mother, I'm not beef hungry. I'll have the apple pie, and a
pitcher of new milk."

"And then thou must go to bed and settle thyself with a good, deep
sleep."

"To be sure, mother. Joy tires a man as trouble does, but a deep sleep
will rest and steady me."

So John went to the deep, steadying sleep he needed; it was Mrs. Hatton
who watched the midnight hours away in anxious thought and careful