112/122 What did Ruthven do ?" "There has been a separation," said the boy in a low voice. "He behaved like a dirty cad--she had no resources--no means of support--" He hesitated, moistening his dry lips with his tongue. "Mrs.Ruthven has been very, very kind to me. I was--I am fond of her; oh, I know well enough I never had any business to meet her; I behaved abominably toward you--and the family. |