sleeper, and have your trunk checked right through. If
you've got any other things besides your trunk, have them
sent right along by freight. It's better to have your things
here where you can look after them than stored away off
there.

We're so happy about your coming we can't seem to wait till
we hear what time you start, so please send a telegram as
soon as you get this, saying when the doctor will let you
come, and don't disappoint us for anything.

Lovingly, your friend,
RACHEL MARSHALL.

The letter to Courtland was more brief, but just as expressive:

MR. PAUL COURTLAND:

DEAR FRIEND.--You're a dear boy and I'm proud that
my son had you for a friend.

(When Courtland read that letter he winced at that sentence and saw
himself once more standing in the hall in front of Stephen Marshall's
room, holding the garments of those who persecuted him.)

I have written Bonnie Brentwood, telling her how much we
want her, and I am going to town in the morning to get some
things to fix up a pretty room for her. I thank you for
thinking I was a good mother. Father and I are both quite
proud about it. We are very lonely and are glad to have a