"Aunt Ray!" she whispered. In a moment I was on my knees beside her,

her arm around my neck, her cheek against my hair.

"Where am I in this?" Halsey said suddenly and tried to put his arms

around us both. It was a welcome distraction, and Gertrude was soon

herself again. The little storm had cleared the air. Nevertheless, my

opinion remained unchanged. There was much to be cleared up before I

would consent to any renewal of my acquaintance with John Bailey. And

Halsey and Gertrude knew it, knowing me.




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