"I would rather become an emaciated wreck than deprive myself of your society." "It was simply glorious," said Anne to Grace as they stood waiting for their carriage, "and was there ever such a nice boy as David!" Grace pressed Anne's hand by way of answer.

She knew that David had understood the situation and had taken care to steer Anne clear of shoals, and Grace determined that no matter what Miriam might say or do in future, for David's sake it should be overlooked..