thought right. She was firmer now, and quite resolved.
"Shall we go in at once and set to work?" she said. "I want to read that bit of Tasso over again before Miss Renshaw comes."
"No, no," said Cassandra. "You are always in such a fidget to learn, Ruth. Come into the garden; I want to talk to you."
Ruth looked full round at her companion. She saw something in Cassandra's eye which made her slightly shiver. Then she said:
"Very well."
Cassandra opened the little gate which led into the tiny fruit and vegetable garden. There was a narrow path, bordered on each side with a box-hedge, down which the girls walked. Presently Cassandra slipped her arm round Ruth's waist.
"You knew, of course," she said, "how much I love you."
"You are awfully good to me, Cassie."
"As a rule I am not fond of what schoolgirls call falling in love," continued Cassandra; "but I love you. There is nothing I wouldn't do for you."
"Thank you," said Ruth again.