She slipped a sustaining hand through Mrs.
Lorimer's arm.
"Thank you for saying so, though, you know, I've only been with you a fortnight, and I don't feel that I have done very much to deserve such high praise." "I don't think time has much to do with friendship," said Mrs.Lorimer, looking at her with genuine affection in her faded blue eyes.

"Do you know I became engaged to my husband before I had known him a fortnight ?" But this was a subject upon which Avery found it difficult to express any sympathy, and she gently changed it.

"You are looking very tired.

Don't you think you could lie down for a little in your bedroom before supper ?" "I must see the poor boys first," protested Mrs.Lorimer.
"Yes, of course.

We will go straight up, shall we ?" She led her to the door with the words, and they went out together into the hall.