"Our Alma is well and ever so happy! Can you possibly realize it when I tell you she is re-united with Will!"
Betty caught her breath and looked at him fearfully.
"You are not glad for her?" he asked in surprise.
"Yes, but—" she could not say anymore, but gazed at him piteously.
"You are not glad, Betty?"
Neither saw Edgeway at the door. George's back was to him, and Edgeway saw Betty's eyes looking at George with infinite longing.
Edgeway turned, and slowly and thoughtfully went to his room.
"Yes, I am very glad," said Betty.
"You don't look it," he said gently. "Tell me girlie, what troubles you?"
She smiled up at him bravely.