Cheeks aflame and voice trembling, she stood and said: "You are very kind, Mr.Craig, to offer to assist me in bringing up my family.

Surely--such--such interest is unusual on brief and very slight acquaintance." She rang the bell.

"I can show my appreciation in only one way." The old butler, Williams, appeared.

"Williams, show this gentlemen out." And she left the room.
Williams, all frigid dignity and politeness, stood at the large entrance doors, significantly holding aside one curtain.

Craig rose, his face red.