Sam, it is true, had never condescended or patronized, but he had never called at her home nor had she been asked to visit his.
And now she was to meet him in a house where she was considered one of the family.

His father had been influential in bringing her there.

Did Sam know this and, if he did, what influence would the knowledge have upon his manner toward her?
Would he be lofty and condescending or, on the other hand, would he pretend a familiar acquaintanceship which did not exist?
Alone in her room she considered these questions and then put them from her mind.

Whatever his manner might be, hers, she determined, should be what it had always been.

And if any embarrassment was evident to others at this meeting it should not be on her part.
When she came downstairs, Mrs.Wyeth called to her to come into the parlor.