"It is just your notion, Ruthie.

" "Not to us, Ruthie.

It was quite all right, Ruthie.

" "It isn't your fault, Ruthie, not a single speck of it.

"You are a darling, Ruthie," he murmured.

Honest I will, Ruthie.

" "You're talking from where you left off, aren't you, Ruthie?"

"I am sure you could, Ruthie.