So long." He went out.

Jed put his elbows on the workbench and covered his face with his hands.

He was still in that position when Ruth Armstrong came in.

He rose hastily, but she motioned him to sit again.
"Jed," she said, "Captain Hunniwell was just here with you; I saw him go.

Tell me, what was he talking about ?" Jed was confused.