She tried to soothe her, and presently Barbara asked in a level voice: "Where is Harry Vernon ?" "He went to town a few days since." "When he knew I would soon arrive?
His going is significant.

I shall hate Harry next!" "You must not be unjust.

I imagine he thought to meet him would embarrass you." "It would have embarrassed me, but Harry would not have known," Barbara declared.

"If I have been a fool, I can pay.

Still I ought to have stayed in Canada.