He rose, and put the money in his desk,—such was his genius for avoiding situations which threatened to become emotional.
"I've started another one," she told them, as she departed.
A few moments later Miss Grower appeared.
"Sally," said Mr. Bentley, "you're a wise woman. I believe I've made that remark before. You have managed that case wonderfully."
"There was a time," replied Miss Grower, thoughtfully, when it looked pretty black. We've got a chance with her now, I think."
"I hope so. I begin to feel so," Mr. Bentley declared.
"If we succeed," Miss Grower went on, "it will be through the heart. And if we lose her again, it will be through the heart."
Hodder started at this proof of insight.
"You know her history, Mr. Hodder?" she asked.
"Yes," he said.