Mrs. Trupp was steadfast in her tranquil way, as her opponent was dogged.
"I know if my Joe made a mistake what I should do," she said.
"What then?" sharply.
"Forgive him," replied the other.
Mrs. Caspar flared up.
"You wouldn't, not if your Joe's father——"
She pulled up short.
Loyalty to her husband was the soul of Anne Caspar.
On her way home the Doctor's wife met Mr. Pigott.
The sanguine little man stopped short.