Why, Douglas, that girl even telephoned down to the Forest Service that she was up there and going to stay, and wanted them to send word to me.
And they are men in that office--human beings, that are bound to think things.

What _can_ they think, not knowing Marion at all, and just judging by appearances ?" "I suppose they understood perfectly that it would be impossible for her to get home across the fire, Kate.

By George! I can see myself that she couldn't do it.

I shouldn't blame the girl for that, Kate.
And I can see also that it was a consideration for you that prompted her to send word in the only way she could.

Poor girl, you are completely worn out.