She knew -- none better -- what it was to be alone and friendless . Once she had been ill , too , and left to the ministration of careless servants . Margaret shuddered whenever she thought of that time . She was very , very sorry for Freda Martin , but she certainly could n't give up her plans for her . `` Why , I 'd never have the chance to go with Mrs. Boyd again , '' she argued with her troublesome inward promptings . Altogether , Margaret 's walk was spoiled . But when she went to bed that night , she was firmly resolved to dismiss all thought of Freda Martin . In the middle of the night she woke up . It was calm and moonlight and frosty . The world was very still , and Margaret 's heart and conscience spoke to her out of that silence , where all worldly motives were hushed and shamed . She listened , and knew that in the morning she must send for Dr. Forbes and tell him to bring his patient to Fir Cottage . The evening of the next day found Freda in Margaret 's spare room and Margaret herself installed as nurse , for as Dr. Forbes had feared , he had found it impossible to obtain anyone else . 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 XXXXX your kindness , Miss Campbell , '' she said wistfully .
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