Next morning Geraldine arrived at the office with all her misgivings intact. It seemed somehow strange that the day was no different from other days. Yet everything in the office was exactly the same as usual. To her there should have been some gloom--some recognition of Tydvil's peril. But that terrible Bill was due at midday, and none but she and Billy knew it.
Not the knowledge that their home was assured, relieved her fears for Tydvil. She confided her feelings to Billy, who shared them, but who could offer no suggestions.
Tydvil arrived on time and seemed less concerned than ever. He teased her about her behaviour of the day before and laughed at her as she rose to the bait. Somehow she sensed that he did not wish her to refer to the date or the Bill that was so nearly clue. As she
