Kate walked around the dining room, trying to occupy herself.

Presently cringing groans began to come from the room, mingling with George's deep voice explaining, and trying to encourage the man.

Then came a wild shriek and then silence.

Kate hurried out to the back walk and began pacing up and down in the sunshine.

She did not know it, but she was praying.
A minute later George's pallid face appeared at the back door: "You come in here quick and help me," he demanded.
"What's the matter ?" asked Kate.
"He's fainted.