You haven't seen him nor heard from him since that day you met accidentally at Santa Clara, two years ago, have you ?" Susy's eyes shot a blue ray of dark but unutterable significance into Mary's, and then were carefully averted.

Mary Rogers, although perfectly satisfied that Susy had never seen Clarence since, nevertheless instantly accepted and was even thrilled with this artful suggestion of a clandestine correspondence.

Such was the simple faith of youthful friendship.
"Mother knows nothing of it, of course, and a word from you or him would ruin everything," continued the breathless Susy.

"That's why I came to fetch you and warn you.

You must see him first, and warn him at any cost.