He owned some shares in a business I had helped to organize, the White River Canneries.

The scheme failed for many reasons; the shares are worthless.

I want you to let me pay you back the money Professor Kelton paid for them.

I should have to do it privately--it would have to be a matter between you and me." [Illustration: A SUDDEN FIERCE ANGER BURNED IN HER HEART] "Oh, no! Dan explained that to me; he didn't hold you responsible.

He said the company failed, that was all.