For a long time we didn't know the reason." Grace paused for an instant.

"By the time we found out, it was too late.

Other things had happened.

I can't really tell you much about that part of it," she added, reddening, "but in fairness to myself and my friends I will say that we were not to blame for what followed.
There, that isn't very definite, is it?
But I know you won't ask any questions." "Not one," returned Patience gravely.

"I knew, of course, that relations between you two were strained, but hadn't the slightest idea of the cause of it all.