She choked down a sob, and waved her hand towards Richard to answer for her.

He was pale too, but cool.

He understood the case instantly; he made up his mind instantly also as to what ought to be--must be--done.
"Well, mother," he said, "it is about Frank.

But he is all right; that is, he is alive and well-in body.

But he has arranged a hateful little embarrassment for us--he is married." "Married!" exclaimed his mother faintly.