CHAPTER XVII

STALLED IN THE SNOW So that was the reason for Joe’s strange behavior! Rose was conscious of an absurd relief and the next moment reproached herself for feeling it. Poor Joe! He must be dreadfully downcast, losing such a good position! Even with the best of references, which he must certainly have, it was by no means an easy matter to place oneself satisfactorily, even at this season of the year. But despite her real sympathy for Joe, Rose could not help feeling relieved deep down in her heart. It had not been plea…