The elder man had borne disaster hardly. He looked tired and ill.
"I'm sorry," said Luke. "I was busy."
"Busy? What could have kept you busy in town when you knew this strike was going on? And you went to church this morning instead of waking me! Betty says you're sick. Are you?"
"No. I'm only getting well."
Forbes's tone was more considerate:
"Anyhow, you might have come in to luncheon. Have you had anything to eat?"
"I'm all right," said Luke.
"But Betty says——"
"Where is she?"
"She's in her room. I told her to lie down. She's all upset. Really, Huber——"