I always tried to keep away from them.

But that's where my life practically came to an end." "You mean--" began Vandover.

"You mean--that you--that Flossie-- ?" Haight nodded.
"Good God! I can't believe it.

It's not possible! I _know_ Flossie!" Haight shook his head, smiling grimly.
"I can't help that, Van," said he.

"There's no denying facts, there's no other possible explanation! As soon as I knew, I went to the doctors here, and then I went to New York for treatment, but there's no hope.