"That's always the way," Nan pouted.
"Next time I come we shall have a long talk," Douglas promised.
Nell showed Douglas to the door. He was glad of this, as it gave him an opportunity to deliver Mrs. Dempster's message.
"Is Jean very ill?" Nell asked.
"I am afraid so."
"Well, I shall go over to-morrow. Poor girl, she has had a hard time of it. Her face was so white at the hall door. She startled me. And, oh, Mr. Handyman, I want to thank you for the stand you took that night."
"You don't blame me, then?"
"Blame you! Why, no."
"I am thankful for that. It shows that all are not against me."
"Only the Stubbles condemn you. They are very angry."