He quietly assented.
“Now be deft.” The transfer was quickly made, and nodding cheerfully, Dr. Kemp left the room.
Ruth came forward. Five minutes later Mrs. Levice opened her eyes.
“Why, what has happened?” she asked languidly.
“You fell asleep, Esther,” replied her husband, gently.
“Yes, I know; but why is Ruth in that gown? Oh—ye-es!” Consciousness was returning to her. “And who was that handsome man who was here?”
“A friend of Ruth.”
“He is very strong,” she observed pensively. She lay back in her chair for a few minutes as if dreaming. Suddenly she started up.
“What thoughtless people we are! Let us go back to the drawing-room, or they will think something dreadful has happened.”
“No, Mamma; I do not feel at all like going back. Stay here with Father while I get our wraps.”