"Grandfather, that ain't true," said Ruby with energy. The old man made no rejoinder, and Ruby was allowed to take her aunt up into the bedroom which they were both to occupy. "Now, Mrs. Pipkin, just you say," pleaded Ruby, "how was it possible for any girl to live with an old man like that?"

"Grandfather, that ain't true," said Ruby with energy. The old man made no rejoinder, and Ruby took her aunt up into the bedroom. "Now, Mrs. Pipkin," pleaded Ruby, "how was it possible for any girl to live with an old man like that?"
