"You came to see me, I suppose."
"And you had no idea I was coming?"
"Not the slightest. How could I? I never was more surprised. But it's a most welcome surprise."
Cyrus closed his eyes and drew a long breath as one who makes an effort at self control. "I ask just one thing, Ruth. Be honest with me."
"Be honest! Why, Cyrus, what do you mean? Indeed I can only guess at what's in your mind. You look as if you were angry. You have no right to be. Aren't you assuming——"
"Oh, don't! Don't do that! At least be frank. Why did you call me across the water? Just for the pleasure of doing this?"
"Call you? Across the water?"
There was touch of contempt in Cyrus's manner as he replied: "You don't even know what I mean?"
"On my honor I do not!"