“What do you mean?”
“It’s quite a commonplace occurrence, though I suppose it will seem like a miracle to you. But, believe me, it has happened before. If it hadn’t, you and I wouldn’t be here now.”
Kirk looked at him in utter astonishment. His words seemed meaningless. And then, suddenly, he understood, and his heart seemed to stand still.
“You don’t mean——” he said huskily.
“Yes, I do,” said the doctor. “Good-bye, my boy. I’ve got to hurry off. You caught me just as I was starting for the hospital.”
Kirk went back to the studio, his mind in a whirl. Ruth was lying on the couch. She looked up as the door opened. He came quickly to her side.
“Ruth!” he muttered.
Her eyes were shining with a wonderful light of joy. She drew his head down and kissed him.
“Oh, Kirk,” she whispered. “I’m happy. I’m happy. I’ve wanted this so.”