"And father, what has he done?" he asked, gravely.
Barbara looked up quickly, started to reply, but Will continued before the words came.
"Do you know what he did to-day?"
"Yes," replied Barbara, faintly, "but—"
"And mother, have you seen her?" (What would she not have given to spare him that?) "Why did you not go to her?" Will was determined to know all.
"I—I did," Barbara faltered.
"When?"
"Will, dear, please don't ask me. I'm sure that she would have helped me if—"
"She refused to take you in?"
"Yes, but Will, don't judge them, please. I am sure that your father thought he was doing right and—"