Then she was joyous and full of hope, for "these two silent meetings are promises," she said to Ruth.

"I feel sure I shall see him again, and then we shall speak to each other." "I hope you are not allowing yourself to feel too much interest in this man, Ethel; he is very likely married." "Oh, no! I am sure he is not, Ruth." "How can you be sure?
You know nothing about him." "I cannot tell HOW I know, nor WHY I know, but I believe what I feel; and he is as much interested in me as I am in him.

I confess that is a great deal." "You may never see him again." "I shall expect to see him next winter, he evidently lives in New York." "The lady you saw may be his wife.

Don't be interested in any man on unknown ground, Ethel.

It is not prudent--it is not right." "Time will show.