It was quite by accident that I learned what I know of him." There-upon an account of their visit to old Jean followed, and Arline was soon in full possession of the details.
"Shall you tell Ruth ?" was her first question after Grace had finished.
"What would you do ?" Grace asked.
"I don't think it would be best to tell her yet," returned Arline slowly.

"Suppose we were to find that he had died or disappeared again since your old hunter received his letter.

Think how dreadful that would be after telling her that he was alive and well.

We must not arouse her hopes until we know." Grace nodded gravely.

"That is what I thought.