Jed ran to the window.
"It's Sam," he exclaimed.

"Good heavens above! It's Sam Hunniwell, of all folks--now!" Grover looked from one face to the other.
"Is there any particular reason why Captain Hunniwell shouldn't come ?" he asked.
Jed and Ruth were silent.

Phineas chuckled malevolently.

Jed heard the chuckle and spoke.
"'Twas--'twas Cap'n Sam he was goin' to tell," he whispered, pointing at Babbitt.

Ruth caught her breath with a frightened gasp.
Grover nodded.