To her it was as something bitter-sweet, to be locked in her memory for all time.

Yet the wistfulness of Arline's appeal touched her deeply.
"I am willing to tell you about it," she said slowly.

"You know, of course, that Tom Gray and I had known each other almost from childhood.
We grew up together as good comrades.

We were always together during vacations with our six other friends.

His aunt, Mrs.Gray, whom you know, was fond of having us with her.