8/17 "It is so sweet to know that you thought of me." "Miss Harlowe was the first to reach you, after your accident," said Anne, knowing that Grace herself would avoid mentioning it. "She held your head in her lap until the doctor came." "Then I am deeply indebted to you," returned the patient, again taking Grace's hand in hers, "and I hope to know you better. I dearly love young girls." She motioned them to a broad settee near her chair. "Now I can look at all of you at the same time. It was all so dreadful," she shuddered slightly, then continued. |