Last of all she sang "My Little Lad, God Bless Him!" and then went back
into the building, followed by the clapping and cheering of the
assembled people.
Whyn paid little attention to the excitement outside. She leaned back
in her chair, closed her eyes, and listened once again to the sweet
singer. How distinctly she could hear that voice, and the words of the
last song. What a treat this would be to her for months to come. She
must write at once to her mother and Douglas and tell them of the great
joy which had come into her life.
She was aroused by voices outside the door. Opening her eyes, great
was her surprise to see the famous singer standing before her. Parson
Dan was there, too, as well as Mr. and Mrs. Markham, while Rod brought
up in the rear as bodyguard. But Whyn had eyes only for one person,
and her glad look of welcome went at once to Miss Royanna's heart.
Stepping quickly forward, she stooped and kissed the invalid girl.
"We do not need any introduction," she said. "We are old friends, are
we not? Rod has told me about you."
For once in her life Whyn found it impossible to reply. Her eyes were
moist as she lifted them to the singer's face in mute admiration.
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