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SLOWLY and disheartenedly Lyle Orcheton rode home. For the first time in her life she was in a position where youth and enthusiasm are made to look foolish; when stern logic faces an unproved conviction, when faith and trust meet with no encouragement.
She did not like the position. The glow and fervour died out of her heart, and chill despondency reigned in their place. To her truth seemed plainly intelligible. To eyes accustomed to stern facts it had not even the presentment of truth.