Directly after meeting her she asked me if I knew you, and I spoke slightingly of you.

She said very decidedly that you were one of her dearest friends, and defended you to the skies.

She told me about your saving her from drowning, and of how badly she had once behaved toward you, and how brave and loyal you were.
Then we had a long talk and she made me promise to square things with you the minute I came back, but I haven't had the courage until to-day." She paused and looked appealingly at Grace.
Without hesitation Grace held out her hand.

"I am not a very formidable person," she smiled.

"I am so glad you know Julia Crosby, too.