Judith put the puzzle aside and went home to dress for the train. At
the station she kissed David and said, reassuringly:
“Don’t brood over it, father. Eileen will come through without a
blemish.”
“If there is any one who can save her it is you. We had to get her
away from her mother. Not that I blame my wife for this. She is the
most conscientious woman I have ever known, the most positive in her
convictions of morality. She has always set a good example for her
children.”
Just then the engine whistled for the crossing below Springdale, and
there was a hurrying to and fro on the platform, for the crashing
wheels scarcely came to rest in the little college town. Judith was
glad of the interruption. Were all good men blind? A moment later she
was waving farewell from the rear Pullman, as David stood beside the
track, Theodora’s hand clasped in his.