But I guess the real reason was that I liked you, Ros.

Love at first sight, same as we read about; hey ?" He looked up and smiled.

I seized his hand.
"George," I said, chokingly, "I did not believe I had a real friend in the world, except Mother and Dorinda and Lute, of course.

I can't thank you enough for shielding us all these years; there's no use in my trying.

But if ever I can do anything to help YOU--anything--I'll do it.
I'll swear to that." He shook my hand.
"I know you will, Ros," he said.