At first the poor girl refused
to listen, but sobbing wildly, cried that her life was ruined, that
she could only go on as she had started, and begged that they leave
her alone in her disgrace and sin.
But Sarah herself could say, "I know sister, I have been through it
all; and if Jesus could save me he can save you too." So at last love
and hope conquered; and as soon as she was strong enough, she left the
place and went with Sarah to the latter's humble home. There Dick
called to see her.
"Mr. Falkner," she said, sadly, after the pain and embarrassment of
the first meeting had passed off a little. "I do not understand; what
makes you do these things?"
And Dick answered, "Did I not tell you once that nothing could make
me change; that nothing you could do would make me less your friend?
You might, for the time being, make it impossible for me to help you,
but the desire, the wish, was there just the same, and sought only an
opportunity to express itself. And besides this," he added gently,
"you know I'm a Christian now."
Amy hung her head. "Yes," she said slowly, "you are a Christian. These
Salvation soldiers are Christians too; and I--I--am--oh, Mr. Falkner,
help me now. Be indeed my friend. Tell me what to do. I cannot go back
home like this. I do believe in Christ and that He sent you to me. I'm
so tired of this world, for I know the awfulness of it now; and these
good people have taught me that one can live close to Christ, even in
the most unfavorable circumstances.
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