"I should like to know--" "Don't say it, Elfreda," interrupted Grace.

"Just say you'll come.

If you don't come Alberta will go back to Stuart Hall, disappointed and resentful at having her friendly overtures rejected.

She is at the critical stage now, Elfreda, dear, and needs encouragement and cheering up.

She is a trifle bitter, and has the blues, too, although she is too stiff-necked to admit it." "You needn't be afraid.