It was Major Grover's voice and they heard the major say: "It doesn't matter at all.

Please understand I had no thought of asking.

I merely wanted you to feel that what that fellow said had no weight with me whatever, and to assure you that I will make it my business to see that he keeps his mouth shut.

As for the other question, Ruth--" Ruth Armstrong's voice broke in here.
"Oh, please," she begged, "not now.

I--I am so sorry I can't tell you everything, but--but it isn't my secret and--and I can't.
Perhaps some day-- But please believe that I am grateful, very, very grateful.