She was afraid that she now understood the meaning of the bill she had received.

In one of those curious, illumining flashes, which sometimes reveal in an instant what seems hopelessly obscure, she had hit upon the truth.
Briefly she outlined the situation to Emma, who had long been her confidante.
"You'd better let matters rest till to-morrow," advised Emma.

"It's too late to try to find her to-night.

We would only create comment and arouse suspicion if we telephone to the houses where her friends live.
It wouldn't surprise me if she had left Overton for good and all." "We must find her," declared Grace with decision.
"What will you do with her if you do find her ?" "I don't know.

That will depend entirely upon her.