But to Jack, who had taken the initiative in the matter, they had been more than sufficient to testify to the man's earnestness of purpose.

From that day he had been heart and soul on Fletcher's side.
He wished he could have given him a hint that evening as he looked up to see the girl standing in the doorway; for Dot was so cold, so aloof in her welcome.

He did not see what Hill saw at the first glance--that she was quivering from head to foot with nervous agitation.
She set down her tray and gave her hand to the visitor.

"Doesn't Rupert want a drink ?" she said.
Rupert was his horse, and his most dearly prized possession.

Hill's rare smile showed for a moment at the question.
"Let him cool down a bit first," he said.