Near the outer -edge of the thrOng
Was a red-lipped Juno,J superbly
rounded, wbq had fleaned in the field*
lts#' a&veineota «.-i 43yp*y grace in
their freeneia. She did «ot greet the
young Elder as did the, others, seem
ing, indeed, to be unconscious of his
presence. Yet she,lingered near as
they scattered off into the dusk, in
little groups or one by one and still
she stood there when all were gone,
now Venturing just a glance at him
from deep gray eyes set under black
brows, turning her splendid head a
little to bring him into view. He saw
the figure and ctfme forward, peer^
ingly.
"Mara Cavan—yes, yes, so it is!"
He took her hand, somewhat timidly,
an observer would have Said. "Tour
father is not able to be out? I shall
walk down with you to see him—if
you're ready now."
She had been standing much like a
statue, in guarded restraint, but at his
words and the touch of his hand she
seeined to melt and flow into eager ac
quiescence, murmuring some hurried
little words of thanks for her father,
and stepping by his side with eyes
down.
In words that were well-ciiosen but
somewhat nnrried, he proceeded to
instruct her in the three-fold character
ot the Godhead. The voice at first
sraa not like his. own, but as he went
on it grew steadier. After she drew
her hahd gently out of his, which she
presently did, it seemed to regain it*
normal and calmness.
He saw her to the door of the cabin
on the outskirts of the settlement
and there he spoke a few words of
cheer to her ailing father.
