One of the qualities Aunt Mary admired in her son, was his capacity to keep himself on an even keel. Randy seldom allowed himself to be jolted off his mental equilibrium and lately he'd had ample reason for being disturbed in his mind. During Kitt's illness, he had been able to help her a great deal. She had fallen in love with him, and in turn, he had promised to stay uncommitted to anyone else while she was in prison.