He looked at her keenly for a second.
"Your asking me the question shows me that you have not."
"Then why?"
"We seem to want to think the worst of each other sometimes. These good people have decided that you did something indiscreet in following Calthorpe to the ranch, in remaining there, in having to be brought home."
She looked at him in wonder. He felt ashamed.
"I tell you this because some one will tell you, and perhaps in a less friendly way."
"It isn't really worth while; is it?"
"What?"
"Living."
"Oh, yes, my dear. Life is worth living; life is a glorious thing."