Grace heard Arline Thayer say regretfully, "You are sure you can't go, Ruth ?" Then she heard Ruth say, very quietly: "I am quite sure I can't.

I promised Grace first." Without waiting to hear more, Grace walked briskly into the room, saying decisively, "Of course she can go, Arline." "Why, Grace Harlowe, where did you come from ?" exclaimed Arline, her blue eyes opening wide with surprise.
"From downstairs," laughed Grace.

"Just in time, too, to make Ruth change her mind.

Now, Ruth, tell us the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.

Wouldn't you rather go to New York City with Arline than to Oakdale with us ?" Ruth flushed.