I shall telegraph Ruth as soon as I arrive in San Francisco.

I have not written her as yet, because you said in your letter to me that you did not wish her to know until you had heard from me.

I thank you for trying to shield her from needless pain, and I am longing for the day when I can look into Ruth's eyes and call her daughter.

Believe me, my appreciation of your kindness to me and to Ruth lies too deep for words.

With the hope that I shall be in Overton before many weeks to claim my own, and thank you and your friends personally, "Yours in deep sincerity, "ARTHUR NORTHRUP DENTON." "Well, if that isn't in the line of a sensation, then my name isn't Josephine Elfreda Briggs! And to think Ruth's father has actually materialized and is coming to Overton?
When did you receive the letter, Grace ?" "It came just before the Easter vacation," interposed Emma Dean bravely, without giving Grace a chance to answer.