Remembering Arline's stubborn stand in regard to Ruth during their sophomore year, Grace knew the dainty little girl's resentment to be very real and lasting.

She was also reasonably sure that not even Ruth was aware of their estrangement.

She wished she had not seen that disturbing face.

She wondered if she had been mistaken.

No doubt there were men in the world who bore a strong resemblance to "Larry, the Locksmith." She blamed herself entirely for Arline's withdrawal of friendship.