She did not like the idea of boarding with Aunt Ruth.

She knew quite well that life would not be very easy under Aunt Ruth's roof.

Aunt Ruth's house was at the end of a residential side street-- almost out in the country.

Aunt Ruth poked her head in at the door, unannounced.

Aunt Ruth felt that the proverb left nothing to be said.

But Aunt Ruth needn't have kept it up as she did.

Aunt Ruth did not seem to consider this much of an improvement.

For some reason Aunt Ruth did not discuss the matter with her.

Aunt Ruth would not dare to speak, then, and of course a little girl never spoke unless she was spoken to.

Aunt Ruth was growing old and, with her heart, might drop off any time.