Quite a difference, for a fact.
And it was plain that Ruth Gardner noted it with discrimination.
Imogene Martin now spoke.
"I don't think I'll go, Ruth.

I've not been feeling well the last day or two, as you know, and I'm afraid to risk the sun." "Oh, come on, Imo.

The ride will do you good," her friend replied, with a trace of impatience.
"No, I told Mr.Menocal when he proposed the expedition that I doubted if I should go." "Too bad not to come, Miss Martin," that worthy remarked, without enthusiasm.

Clearly his interest in what company he should have did not point toward her.
"I'm going, at any rate," Ruth Gardner said.

And then, "Oh, dear! I overlooked altogether introducing you you two gentlemen." Bryant was human; the opportunity was one he could not let pass.