"It has to be decided pretty quickly, one way or another." "May I tell Eve what you have said to me ?" the girl asked with diffidence.
"Yes, anything that I have said." Patty lingered a little, then, as her companion said no more, she rose.
"I must say good-bye, Mr.Hilliard." "I am afraid your holiday hasn't been as pleasant as you expected." "Oh, I have enjoyed myself very much.

And I hope"-- her voice wavered--"I do hope it'll be all right.

I'm sure you'll do what seems best." "I shall do what I find myself obliged to, Patty.

Good-bye.

I won't offer to go with you, for I should be poor company." He conducted her to the foot of the stairs, again shook hands with her, put all his goodwill into a smile, and watched her trip away with a step not so light as usual.