CHAPTER XIV.

JUST OUT OF JAIL.

Sam’s sentence—Changes during his imprisonment—Unanswered letters—The note to Jessie—The meeting—Sam’s appearance—His refusal to see any one—Why he came to see Jessie—His selfish purpose thwarted—Jessie’s appeal—The promise—A call at Mr. Allen’s—An early morning walk—The package for Sam—Henry’s burden—A talk about Mrs. Allen—Henry informed of Sam’s visit—The graveyard—The two hillocks—Setting out the trees—Sam’s non-appearance—Disappointment, 260