“I have the Dean’s permission to call on you properly tonight at eight,” he said laughing, “but I couldn’t wait. She would probably chase me out if she could see me now, though. I met Carol and Janet on the campus a few minutes ago and they very helpfully suggested this method. It is effective if startling.”
“I’m going down for my dinner,” Gale said and disappeared.
Gale had her dinner and then went out on the campus. She could see David on the ladder and Phyllis at the window. She waited in the darkness until she saw David descending the ladder. She joined him when he was safely on the ground.
“When did you get here, David?” she asked shaking hands.
“This afternoon,” he replied. “I went immediately to the Dean’s office. I didn’t know whether I could see Phyllis or not. She is nice, your Dean.”
“Staying in the village?” Gale asked.
“Yes. I’m going to stay until after Thanksgiving,” he answered. “The Dean said I might entertain Phyllis while the girls are gone for the holiday.”
“She needs someone,” Gale said. “I’m glad you’re here, David.”
“I gathered that,” he said seriously. “She seems pretty depressed.”
“Did you see her Aunt?” Gale asked. “You know I wrote you what she had said and asked you to see her. Did you?”