TO THE FRONT
see that this was the only way to ultimate happiness? Dave knows—yes, now—but in a way that is easily capable of honorable correction. And the first step toward happiness is for me to go, precisely where I am going to-day—except that I go honestly—for that is toward Dave. It is fortunate that I must. Otherwise when you ask me to stay—ah! If I could I would. But these men—And you must not die, but live and hope and wait! For I am going now—not to fight—but to find Dave for you. To bring him home."
For a moment Evelyn could not say a word—only breathe hard. Then—
"Yes, go. Hurry!"
"Be happy," nods Jon. "I think God meant it so. God does work in a mysterious—yes, and beautiful—way His wonders to perform. Just think! All this sorrow, probably, that one woman may be made perfect! And that she might be my dear brother's wife, and my dear sister! That we may all be, finally, together. For, when I find Dave, and let him understand
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