Let us go, Grace, before we succumb to the artful blandishments of this blonde young person and stay in spite of ourselves." "Come over to-morrow night, Arline," called Grace as they went down the steps of Morton House.

Arline had accompanied them to the door.

"Bring Ruth with you.

Tell her I am sorry I didn't see her to-night." "I'll see you later, Patience," said Grace as they separated at the head of the stairs.

Patience walked slowly down the hall to her room.