“Incidentally.”
“And he approved of Barry’s interest in you?”
“He appeared to.”
“I hope you will follow his advice, Mrs. Bradley.”
But Mrs. Bradley evidently did not care to continue the discussion of this particular subject. At any rate she changed the topic of conversation abruptly by saying:
“I came to tell you how brave and wise I think you are, Miss Tracy.”
Ruth looked up questioningly, and her visitor continued:
“I mean in the matter of breaking your engagement. I don’t want to intrude into your personal affairs, but I felt that I must tell you how greatly I admire your courage.”
“You are very kind.”