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I drew back into a patch of shadow and waited for her to come up to me. Others might be with her and the moment inopportune for our encounter. She walked with slow steps. Care had written its story upon her sweet face. I saw that she was alone, and I put out my hand and touched her upon the arm.
"Miss Ruth," said I, so soft that I wonder she heard me -- "Miss Ruth, it's Jasper Begg. Don't you know me?"