"Yes, I trusted him. The dream was very real."
"Can you remember anything about this man's appearance or what his business was or his connection with you?"
"No, I have been trying for days to remember who he was but have not been able to."
At this juncture Ruth came in and the subject was dropped. Soon after, the door opened and Clara Babcock started to enter, but seeing there was company present, hesitated.
"Come on in, Aunt Clara," said Ruth.
The four visited together for a time. When Ruth's father and aunt had left the room Ruth asked, "Were you surprised to get my note?"
"Yes, I was somewhat surprised," he replied.
"I first wrote you what I wanted to tell you but afterwards decided that I could tell you better; so I tore up the letter I had written you and wrote the note asking you to come."
"I was pleased to come, and if I can be of any service to you I will only be too glad to help you."
"Harold," she spoke in a low, soft voice, "I did not ask you to come here because I needed your help."