But--well, you know the rest.

I had to take you.

Now come, quick; I'll show you." "But, Miss Billy, I can't! You mustn't; it's impossible," chattered old Pete.

"Come, let me take ye home, Miss Billy, do!" "Home--and leave Mr.Bertram with that Seaver man?
No, no!" "What CAN ye do ?" "Do?
I can get him to come home with me, of course." The old man made a despairing gesture and looked about him as if for help.

He saw then the curious, questioning eyes on all sides; and with a quick change of manner, he touched Miss Billy's arm.
"Yes; we'll go.