ife into that kind of service. I do
believe that Jesus would have me use my life in this way. Virginia,
what miracles can we not accomplish in humanity if we have such a
lever as consecrated money to move things with!"

"Add to it consecrated personal enthusiasm like yours, and it
certainly can accomplish great things," said Virginia smiling. And
before Rachel could reply, Rollin came in.

He hesitated a moment, and then was passing out of the hall into the
library when Virginia called him back and asked some questions about
his work.

Rollin came back and sat down, and together the three discussed
their future plans. Rollin was apparently entirely free from
embarrassment in Rachel's presence while Virginia was with them,
only his manner with her was almost precise, if not cold. The past
seemed to have been entirely absorbed in his wonderful conversion.
He had not forgotten it, but he seemed to be completely caught up
for this present time in the purpose of his new life. After a while
Rollin was called out, and Rachel and Virginia began to talk of
other things.

"By the way, what has become of Jasper Chase?" Virginia asked the
question innocently, but Rachel flushed and Virginia added with a
smile, "I suppose he is writing another book. Is he going to put you
into this one, Rachel? You know I always suspected Jasper Chase of
doing that very thing in his first story."

"Virginia," Rachel spoke with the frankness that had always existed
between the two friends, "Jasper Chase told me the other night that
he--in fact--he proposed to me--or he would, if--"

Rachel stopped and sat with her hands clasped on her lap, and there
were tears in her eyes.

"Virginia, I thought a little while ago I loved him, as he said he
loved me. But when he spoke, my heart felt repelled, and I said what
I ought to say. I told him no. I have not seen him since. That was
the night of the first conversions at the Rectangle."

"I am glad for you," said Virginia quietly.

"Why?" asked Rachel a little startled.

"Because, I have never really liked Jasper Chase. He is too cold
and--I do not like to judge him, but I have always distrusted his
sincerity in taking the pledge at the church with the rest."

Rachel looked at Virginia thoughtfully.

"I have never given my heart to him I am sure. He touched my
emotions, and I admired his skill as a writer. I have thought at
times that I cared a good deal for him. I think perhaps if he had
spoke