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she asked , kissing him lightly on the forehead . `` I 'm all right , dearest , '' he answered , drawing her down beside him , `` and I 'm ashamed of myself because I was so foolish . '' During the afternoon Ruth made frequent trips to the house , each time finding Miss Ainslie sound asleep . It was after six o'clock when she woke and rubbed her eyes , wonderingly . `` How long have I been asleep , Ruth ? '' `` All the afternoon , Miss Ainslie -- do you feel better now ? '' `` Yes , I think I do .