Opdyke, looking for change in him, was not disappointed. Change was evident, and of a sort for which Opdyke had scarcely dared to hope. Of sadness there was curiously little sign; the black band on his sleeve was the only outward show of mourning, and Brenton's face explained the lack. Even in the few days of his new experience, the old indecision seemed to have left his face for ever, and with it much of the old sadness. He carried himself more alertly, too, as if, for the future, life were too full of purpose to permit of any indecision or delay. Of his trouble, he said singularly little. "Poor Catie! She died, loyal to me, and happy in her belief," he told Reed briefly. "It was the end she would have chosen for herself. Next time we meet each other, though, we shall understand each other better and have better patience." And that was all he said, then or afterwards. Instead, he congratulated Reed upon his new, great happiness. After a time,-- "Now, shall you go to Whittenden?" Opdyke asked him. Brenton shook his head. "No. My place is here. So far, I have never worked out much good from any of the chances I've had given me. I'd better do it, here and now, without wasting time by any further change. As for the quality of the work, Opdyke, I've been thinking things, the past few days. There are men in plenty doing their level best to work out God's existence in the lives of his created children. For me, I think it's better worth the while to try to prove that universal laws exist, and, out of those laws, prove God." And Opdyke nodded briefly, in token of his perfect comprehension. THE END Anna Chapin Ray's Novels A Woman with a Purpose. _Frontispiece._ $1.50. Miss Ray's novel is a careful, thoughtful creation and it commands serious consideration from the reader.--_Chicago Tribune._ Over the Quicksands. _Frontispiece in Color._ $1.50. The story is splendidly written and will interest those who like a strong story with many dramatic climaxes.--_Boston Globe._ Hearts and Creeds. $1.50. The social, political, and religious life of the people who "mix but can never combine," is pictured graphically and attractively in this book on Quebec social life.--_Chicago Inter-Ocean._ Quickened. $1.50. The reader's attention is riveted at the outset, and the love affair that intertwines gives a strong touch to the book.--_Boston Journal._ By the Good Sainte Anne. _Popular Edition._ 75 cents. Its pictures of life amid the quaintnesses of Canada are faithful and entertaining.--_Boston Transcript._ The Bridge Builders. $1.50. The story is clear, vigorous, enjoyable.--_Louisville Evening Post._ Ackroyd of the Faculty. $1.50. The characters are well drawn and true to life.--_Chicago Tribune._ The Dominant Strain. _Illustrated._ $1.50. One cannot lay down the book, nor lose interest in it when the story is fairly started.--_Philadelphia Telegram._ * * * * *