Chapter 44

“Could you come and sit with me?” Virginia asked. “I’d be glad to.” “I had to have some one,” Virginia said, shakily, as they sat together presently by the round stove. “All at once I was afraid as I sat here alone with the wind howling and the fire sirens shrieking.” Mrs. Barlow nodded. “I know, I used to feel that way when Roger and I first came here.” “Do you ever feel that way now?” “Not often. Time helps.” “Does it really help?” Virginia reached out and caught Mrs. Barlow’s hand. “Oh, I’m terribly unhappy. I’v…