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happily. Dick understands - and
he is waiting for US. For Gerald and
me Were going 70 celebrate the
reunited family at dinner tonight"
She kissed Barry and patted his
arm. I'm not depriving you, I
know" she went on. "Elinor told
me about that when 7 saw her last
on not in words. but 7 could read
il n her face She almost tainted
an the thogght-r Marcias eyes
brimmed but she went on bravely-
Of baby's diving
Barrett was frowning his battle
ment. moistening his lips. He sent
look of appeal 20 Elinor. who was
flushed and smiling Then Marcia
stepped into her car. and Gerald
followed He leaned from the win
dow and waved as they rolled on
down the hill
BARRETT moved toward Elinor,
I'D and she turned 20 Bob. Bob"
she said. you have always been one
Of my most understanding
He bowed smiling Present" ne
agreed
I think I'd like little time
alone with my husband" she con-
fded with an uncertain laugh.
Haven't you some letters that
YOU really must writer"
Dozens" Bob agreed promptly.
He disappeared into the house. sat-
isfied Everything was as right as
he had supposed it 70 be. And he
wanted their happiness now; not
Elinor's alone but happiness for Bar
rett, TOO.
Barrett drew Elinor's hand
through his arm.
Suppose we go inside" she sug-
gested.
In the small living room, he faced
her, hands on her arms.
Barry" she said slowly, IF I had
failed 70 say what did last night
before I knew the tluth-Id be ter
ribly ashamed of myself"
But you did say it, Elinor."
Eyes. Barry"
"Darlingl"
4 feel like going down on my
knees TO you"
"Dontl' he whispered He drew
her close then to press her face
against his shoulder. Hand on her
hair. tle stared above her head, still
stared blindly.
Wen see Gerald often. Marcia
said We would"
Yes"
Barry. Will you forgive meP Can
you forgive me?"
Dearest, there's nothing to for
give Oh, Elinor
"Yes?"
What did Marcia mean when she
said you'd told her? What had you
told her, Elinor?"
He held her away a moment and
looked down at her. He seemed
70 see her as he had never seen her
before. his wife who had told him
she wanted 10 make life worth while
for him. His wife
Then all at once he understood
what il was she had told Marcia.
He closed his eyes, drew a deep, I'M
steady breath and drew her close
again.
WELL. Higgins knew that
w everything was all right
again. The butler had stepped
into the living room to arrange
the tea and had backed out again.
glad they had not heard him.
He had seen Barrett holding Eli
nor close in his arms as though he
would never let her go, his face bent
TO hers. And Elinor was clinging
to him.
Higgins was that happy" to know
these two, whom he lvved, had
overcome misunderstanding.
Trembling, he tiptoed back to the
dining room. Il thank Thee Lord!"
he muttered. Indeed I Go. Very,
very muchl"
And doubtless, since the Kingdom
Of God is made up Of those who love
others better than themselves, God
understood TO smile on Higgins and
upon a man and woman who knew
what marriage and love could mean.
Upon a trio who felt earth to be
not far from Heaven at that
moment.
The tea must wait a bit" Hig-
gins said TO the cook. They're
busy with more important affairsl"
The End.
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