But later in the evening, when Allan and Deborah came in, Roger, who in the meantime had had a good hour in Japan and was somewhat relaxed and soothed, decided at once this was the time to tell her and have done with it.

For Deborah was flushed with triumph, the meeting had been a huge success.
Cooper Union had been packed to the walls, with an overflow meeting out on the street; thousands of dollars had been pledged and some big politicians had promised support; and men and women, rich and poor, had volunteered their services.

She started to tell him about it, but noticed his troubled expression and asked him what was on his mind.
"Oh, nothing tremendous," Roger said.

"I hate to be any damper to-night.

I hadn't meant to tell you to-night--but I think I will now, for you look as though you could find a solution for anything." "Then I must look like an idiot," his daughter said good-humoredly.