MY FATHER'S LETTER I heard Ray's heavy footsteps ascending the stairs to his room.

In a few moments he returned, bearing in his hand a letter.
"Guy," he said thoughtfully, "I am a man who is slow to place trust in any one.

For that reason, and perhaps because ignorance was better for you, I have told you little of the events of that night.

Now my first opinion of you has undergone some modifications.

You are stronger than I thought, you have shown faith in me too, or I should not be here practically a guest under your roof to-night.