She had no right to betray Elfreda's confidence even to Arline.

"That was generous in her," she said warmly.
"Would you like to come upstairs with me now, Arline, while I collect my share of the contributions?
Miriam and Elfreda will soon be here and I will ask Anne for her money." Arline obediently followed Grace upstairs to her room.

Grace lighted the gas.

As she did so she espied an envelope lying on the rug near the door.

Crossing to where it lay, Grace picked it up.