Jamming her fur cap down on her head, she pinned it securely, thrust her hands into her muff and walked to the door.

"Elfreda, you will take care of Arline, won't you?
She is going to stay with me for dinner.

I am going to Ruth's and I think perhaps I had better go alone.

I'll be back as soon as possible, and bring Ruth with me, if I can.

Tell Mrs.Elwood that Ruth will be here.