Chapter XXVII. Madge's Story
Early in the beautiful morning of the following day Graydon was out securing a light carriage, for he reasoned that after watching all night Madge would be too weary to enjoy horseback exercise. He first called on the doctor, and obtained careful directions as to the locality of Madge's sojourn. "The best I can do is to go with you as guide this afternoon to the trout-stream, and then drive back by moonlight," the doctor added. Within an hour Graydon reached the cottage, and Madge ran out to welcome him. "Now, this is kind and thoughtful of you," she said, and there was unmistakable gladness in her face. "Dear Madge, you have had a long, dismal night, I fear. I can see it from the lines under your eyes." "It has been a sad night, Graydon, yet I am very glad I came, and you have now rewa
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