"It haunts me." He did his best to reassure her.
"Little Ruth," he said, "you have been up here too long without a holiday.

Wait till Saturday afternoon, when I draw my new salary for the first time.

I shall hire a taxicab.

We will have it open and drive out into the country." Her face lit up for a moment.

Her beautiful eyes were soft, although a few seconds later they were swimming with tears.
"Do you think you will want to go when Saturday afternoon comes ?" she asked.