CHAPTER VII

IN PREPARATION Ruth was able to see Mr. Hope, whose office was not far from that of Mr. Mole, before luncheon. He undertook to act as her attorney and spoke as highly of Mr. Mole as Mr. Mole had of him. The girl of the Red Mill began to feel that she was walking on air. The great chance had come to her. The thing she wanted most was within her grasp. There was still opportunity for her to withdraw, however, and she felt the need of talking over the particulars with somebody. Who more willing than Tom Cameron to adv…