So the pair retreated. But Ruth came to Mr. Hammond in some little disturbance.
“What shall we do?” she demanded. “Suppose they take Wonota away before the picture is finished?”
“They won’t. At least, I don’t believe the court will allow it. I will telegraph to a good lawyer and have him come up here and watch proceedings.”
“But, if it should happen, we would be in a bad fix, Mr. Hammond. Mr. Hooley says nobody could double for Wonota.”
“Let’s not cross bridges until we come to them,” returned her friend.
But perhaps Mr. Hammond felt less confidence than he managed to get into his voice and appearance at that moment.