Turning her head, Grace saw Arline Thayer bearing down upon her.

"I thought I'd never make you hear me," panted the little girl.

"Ruth is going home with me after all." "I thought she would," laughed Grace.

"She assured me last night that she wouldn't think of imposing upon you, but I know your powers of persuasion.

You have given Ruth a great deal of happiness, Arline, and I am sure she appreciates it, too." Arline shook her curly head.