That is the reason I was not here when college opened.

I waited until I was sure he was really convalescent.

Had my affairs shaped themselves differently, you would not now be obliged to endure me as a roommate." Kathleen continued to survey Patience with wondering eyes.

It was simply incredible that this brusque, matter-of-fact young woman whom she had held in secret contempt should be the daughter of a man whose name was known and honored throughout the newspaper world.

Sheer astonishment tied her tongue.
"I would have told you in the beginning," continued Patience, "but I did not wish to travel on my father's passport.