The matter was under discussion for the next half-hour, when it was
decided to accept Mr. Spriggs' proposal, for the present at least.
Elsie then said to Mr. Mason that she hoped he was not engaged, as she
would be glad to have him return to Viamede and resume his former duties
there.
He colored and laughed, as he answered, "I am engaged, Mrs. Travilla,
though not in the sense you mean, and shall be glad to comply with your
wish, if you do not object to my taking a wife with me."
"Not at all," she answered, smiling; "the Bible says, 'it is not good for
man to be alone,' and I hope you will be all the happier and more useful
in the Master's service for having a better-half with you. A suite of
rooms shall be placed at your service and your wants attended to as
formerly."
Mr. Mason returned warm thanks for her kindness, and took his departure,
evidently well-pleased with the result of his call.
CHAPTER THIRTIETH.
"War, war, war!
Misery, murder, and crime;
Crime, murder, and woe."
The Travillas accompanied Miss Stanhope on her return to Lansdale, and
were there to assist at the reception of Harry and his bride. After that,
a few weeks were spent by them with Mr. and Mrs. Ross.
They then returned to Elmgrove, where, detained, partly by business
matters, partly by Harold's condition and his earnest wish to have them
all near him to the last, they lingered until September.
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