But how and where did I see Rupert first ?" I did not know, and frankly told her so.

So she answered her question herself: "I saw him first in his own room at night." I knew in my heart that in whatever she did had been nothing wrong, so I sat silent waiting for her to go on: "I was in danger, and in deadly fear.

I was afraid I might die--not that I fear death--and I wanted help and warmth.

I was not dressed as I am now!" On the instant it came to me how I knew her face, even the first time I had seen it.

I wished to help her out of the embarrassing part of her confidence, so I said: "Dearie, I think I know.