"This is the second conversation of the sort that has taken place between those two that I have overheard.

I wonder if he has persuaded Marian to put money into his real estate schemes, for I believe they are nothing but schemes." "But Marian has no money of her own," protested Anne.

"Don't you remember how delighted she was when she deposited the judge's check and received her first check book ?" "I wonder--" Grace paused.

A sudden suspicion entered her mind, that she instantly dismissed.
"You don't believe--" began Anne, but Grace stopped her.
"No, dear," she answered firmly.

"We mustn't ever allow ourselves to entertain such a thought.