Mrs. Gereth drank off her second cup. "And you're not afraid now?"

"No, I'm not afraid now."

"What has made the difference?"

"I've pulled myself together." Fleda paused; then she added: "And I've

seen Mr. Owen."

"You've seen Mr. Owen"--Mrs. Gereth concurred. She put down her cup and

sank into a chair, in which she leaned back, resting her head and gazing

at her young friend. "Yes, I did tell you a while ago that for you I'd

do it. But you haven't told me yet what you'll do in return."

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