Juanita Sterling had wondered what she would say when they met the next time. How different this was from her dream!
Nelson Randolph took her hand in a warm clasp. "I am glad you let me come," he said.
Briefly she explained the situation.
"Better call Dr. Temple."
"I thought of him, but I didn't like to take any more responsibility."
"Where is the telephone?"
She led the way and made a light.
"Yes, it's Randolph," she heard him say. "I am at Dr. Dudley's. He is out of town. A woman at the Home is very sick. Can you come up? Yes, I will wait here and go over with you."
He settled himself in a big rocker, and regarded her smilingly.
"So the Princess had a race with the Dragon! That is more than I anticipated. Was she frightened?"