“It is out of the question for me. About then I shall be on Mr. Milbank’s yacht. He has invited me to join his party. The actual day is not settled, but it will be in about a week’s time.”
“Oh!” said Kirk.
Ruth said nothing.
“Have you accepted the invitation?”
“I have not actually answered his letter. I was just going to when you came in.”
“But you mean to accept it?”
“Certainly. Several of my friends will be there. Sybil for one.”
“Not Sybil.”
“Oh, I know Bailey has made some ridiculous objection to her going, but I mean to persuade her.”
Kirk did not answer. She looked at him steadily.