Now don't you see how foolish it was to stay away 'cause you and 'Bije had a spat?
Think of all the good times we'd have missed! And we needed a female aboard your Uncle Jim's craft, to help with 'Mary' and the rest." His friend nodded.

"She has been a great help, certainly," he answered.
"But I can't help feeling guilty every time I come here.

It is too much like obtaining her friendship under false pretenses.

She should know the whole thing, I believe." "She shall know it, when I think it's time for her to.

But I want her to know you first.