"Ruth!" she cried.
Ruth had turned her back, in readiness for the service the need of which had alone caused her to unbolt the door.

At that swift, fierce ejaculation she started, wheeled round.

At sight of that wild anger she paled.

"Why, Susie!" she gasped.
"I've found you out!" raged Susan.

"You're trying to steal him from me--you and Aunt Fanny.