This turned at last to the plans for the day, revealing a variety of desires, which Natalie arranged to gratify.

The Colonel and two of the ladies expressed an inclination to attend church, the limousine being offered them for the purpose.

Others decided on a match with the racquets, while Coolidge, rather to the surprise of the lady, suggested that Natalie accompany him into the city on a special errand of mercy.

At first, amid the ceaseless clatter of tongues, West was unable to grasp the nature of his plea, or her reply, but finally overheard enough to arouse his personal interest, especially when his own name was mentioned in the discussion.
"I was not aware you ever concerned yourself in such matters," she said soberly.

"Is this a particular case ?" "Decidedly so; the man before he died, was in my employ, but I did not learn until late yesterday of the condition in which his family was left.
I understand something must be done for them at once.