13/31 He followed her into the kitchen, kindled the fire, and stirred the preparation as he talked. "Miss Brownlee said you were going." "I had hoped to," replied Elnora, "but I had a streak of dreadful luck, so I'll have to wait until next year. If you won't speak of it, I'll tell you." Philip promised, so Elnora recited the history of the Yellow Emperor. A few pertinent questions told him the remainder. He looked at the girl in wonder. |