If there is any way we can repay you we'll do it."
"I don't want any repayment. We must all help in these times."
"But we won't forget it. We can't. How are you feeling, Harry?"
"My head doesn't throb so hard. The jarred works inside are gradually
getting into place, and I think that in a half-hour I can walk again,
that is, resting upon that stout right arm of yours, George."
"Then we'll go. I've brought an extra coat that will protect you from
the rain."
"You are welcome to stay here!" exclaimed Miss Carden. "Perhaps you'd be
wiser to do so."
"We thank you for such generous hospitality," said Dalton gallantly,
"but it will be best for many reasons that we go back to Mrs. Lanham's
as soon as we can. But first can we ask one favor of you, Miss Carden?"
"Of course."
"That you say nothing of Mr. Kenton's accident. Remember that he was on
military duty and that in the darkness and rain he fell, striking upon
his jaw."
"I'll remember it. Our first impression that he had been struck by
somebody was a mistake, of course. You can depend upon me, both of you.
Neither of you was ever in my house. The incident never occurred."
"But we're just as grateful to you as if it had happened.
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