Consequently, she soon found herself wondering what reason there could be for Dora Denning's urgency.
In the meantime Ethel had reached her friend's residence a new building of unusual size and very ornate architecture.

Liveried footmen and waiting women bowed her with mute attention to Miss Denning's suite, an absolutely private arrangement of five rooms, marvelously furnished for the young lady's comfort and delight.

The windows of her parlor overlooked the park, and she was standing at one of them as Ethel entered the room.

In a passion of welcoming gladness she turned to her, exclaiming: "I have been watching for you hours and hours, Ethel.

I have the most wonderful thing to tell you.