You've saved him right enough." "I was not blaming him.

I understand--I understand." He looked at her clearly.

She was healthy and fine-looking, with large, eloquent eyes.

Her dress was severe and quiet, as became her occupation--a plain, dark grey, but the shapely fulness of the figure gave softness to the outlines.

It was no wonder Jasper Kimber wished to marry her; and, if he did, the future of the man was sure.