"The crisis is passed." Out by the kitchen stove Perry Larson heard the step cross the hall and sprang upright; but at the first glimpse of Mrs.Holly's tear-wet, yet radiant face, he collapsed limply.
"Gosh!" he muttered.

"Say, do you know, I didn't s'pose I did care so much! I reckon I'll go an' tell Mr.Jack.

He'll want ter hear.".