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Rh boys stood together, they made a strong contrast; Rob so delicately, nervously alive, quick, active,  and full of quiet, happy fun; and Fred slower  in his motions, now more than ever, and with a  solid, sturdy strength that was little suggestive  of his helplessness, while his face and manner  were so sad and subdued. With a quick glance as she rose, Bess noted the difference in the  faces, and rejoiced at the tact beyond his years  that Rob showed as he guided his friend down  the aisle and out into the starry night.

“How good the boys are for each other,” she thought. “I wish they might be together more than they are. Fred brings out all Rob’s chivalry and unselfishness, while Rob stirs him  up and keeps him alive.”