'Those who retire from these societies usually die.'
'But why Ellen Gibbs?'
'She was a member of the same society, it was she who got him to join.
When he resigned it was her duty to—'
'Kill him! What a terrible story. I wonder if you're right.'
'I know I am right.'
At the end of a long silence, Morton said:
'I wonder if you like me as much as you liked Ralph.'
'It is very different. He was very good to me.'
'And do you think that I shall not be good to you?'
'Yes, I think you will,' she said looking up and taking the hand which pressed against her waist.