Margaret had a natural gift for nursing , and she had had a good deal of experience in sick rooms . She was skilful , gentle and composed , and Dr. Forbes nodded his head with satisfaction as he watched her . A week later Mrs. Boyd left for Vancouver , and Margaret , bending over her delirious patient , could not even go to the station to see her off . But she thought little about it . All her hopes were centred on pulling Freda Martin through ; and when , after a long , doubtful fortnight , Dr. Forbes pronounced her on the way to recovery , Margaret felt as if she had given the gift of life to a fellow creature . `` Oh , I am so glad I stayed , '' she whispered to herself . During Freda 's convalescence Margaret learned to love her dearly . She was such a sweet , brave little creature , full of a fine courage to face the loneliness and trials of her lot . `` I can never repay you for your kindness , Miss Campbell , '' she said wistfully . `` I am more than repaid already , '' said Margaret sincerely . `` Have n't I found a dear little friend ? '' One day Freda asked Margaret to write a note for her to a certain school chum . `` She will like to know I am getting better . You will find her address in my writing desk . '' Freda 's modest trunk had been brought to Fir Cottage , and Margaret went to it for the desk . As she turned over the loose papers in search of the address , her eye was caught by a name signed to a faded and yellowed letter -- Worth Spencer . Her mother 's name ! Margaret gave a little exclamation of astonishment . Could her mother have written that letter ? It was not likely another woman would have that uncommon name .
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