That he had anything to do with the concern, she could not tell but because he happened to be looking in her direction her weakening heart misgave her and she hurried by, too overcome with shame to enter.
Over the way stood a great six-story structure, labeled Storm and King, which she viewed with rising hope.

It was a wholesale dry goods concern and employed women.

She could see them moving about now and then upon the upper floors.

This place she decided to enter, no matter what.

She crossed over and walked directly toward the entrance.