And once or twice I saw Mrs. Bleecker watching us intently; and when discovered she only laughed, but with such sweetness and good will that it left me happy and reassured.

“We have arranged that Miss de Contrecoeur is to share my room with me at Croghan’s,” said Mrs. Bleecker. “And, Euan, I think you should send a wagon for her box at once. The distance is short; we will stroll home together.”

I took my leave of them, contented, and walked back to the fort alone, my heart full of thankfulness for what God had done for her that day.