Montgomery as the sister of
Captain Allen. Two or three months elapsed, however, before Mr.
Wallingford could so arrange his business as to be absent for the
length of time it might take to complete his mission. He sailed for
England in June, between three and four months after the marriage of
Delia Floyd. He called to see me on the day before leaving, and I
had a brief but pleasant talk with him. He was in good health and
good spirits, and anticipated a successful visit.
"I shall gain," he remarked, "in two ways by this trip.
Professionally and intellectually. I have had many a dream of that
land of our forefathers--England--now to be realized. I shall see
London, walk its streets, and linger amid its historic places. Don't
smile at this almost boyish enthusiasm, Doctor. London has always
been the Mecca of my desires."
I had never seen him so animated. A higher life seemed flowing in
his veins. His countenance had a brighter aspect than usual, and his
head an erecter carriage. There was a depth of meaning in his eyes
never observed before--a look as if some new born hope were lending
its inspiration to his soul.
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