5/21 You couldn't acted any other way when it came right down TO it. There ain't any blame comin' to you--you were above-board all through." Mary said, "Thank you," almost in a whisper, and with her head bowed low. I had to take charge of all his mail and everything; I didn't know the handwritin', and I read it all--once I got started." "I'm glad you did." "Well"-- he leaned forward as if to rise--"I guess that's about all. I just thought you ought to have it." "Thank you for bringing it." He looked at her hopefully, as if he thought and wished that she might have something more to say. |