I called the maids and they packed my trunk and grandmother's, and I had grandfather's valet pack his, and go and secure berths and tickets, and learn about trains, and I got everything ready, even to the ambulance and doctor; but I waited until morning to tell them.

I knew they would not let me come alone, so I brought them along.

David, what in the world are we going to do with them ?" The Harvester drew a deep breath and looked at the flushed face of the Girl.
"With no time to mature a plan, I would say that we are going to love them, care for them, gradually teach them our work, and interest them in our plans here; and so soon as they become reconciled we will build them such a house as they want on the hill facing us, just across Singing Water, and there they may have every luxury they can provide for themselves, or we can offer, and the pleasure of your presence, and both of them can grow strong and happy.

I'll have grandmother on her feet in ten days, and the edge off grandfather's tongue in three.

That bluster of his is to drown tears, Ruth; I saw it to-night.