CHAPTER IV
A FUNNY FILM
For a moment Ruth remained thus, while, Alice, with flashing eyes, stood looking at the door leading into the hall, as if anticipating the return of that unpleasant visitor. Then Ruth lifted her head, and with a rosy blush, and a shy look at Russ, disengaged her hand.
"I—I feel better now," she said.
"That's good," and he smiled. "I don't believe that fellow will come back. I'll stay here. Is your father out?"
"Yes, and all on account of that horrid man," answered Alice. "Oh, it was so good of you to come in Russ!"
"I happened to be coming here anyhow," he answered. "When I saw the door open, and heard what was said, which I could not help doing, I did not stand on ceremony."
"It was awfully good of you," murmured Ruth, who now seemed quite herself again. "I suppose you heard what that man said?"
"Not all," he made reply. "It was something about money though, I gathered. He was demanding it."
"Yes, and after father has already paid it," put in Alice. "That's where daddy has gone now—to consult Mr. Pertell as to the best course of action."