I want, too, to see where they're going to put her." "Mayn't I come too ?" said Mrs.Friend, puzzled by the sudden clouding of the girl's beautiful looks.
"Oh, no--please don't.

You've got to see the housekeeper! I'll get my hat and run down.

I found out last night where the stables are.

I shan't be more than ten minutes or so." She hurried away, leaving Mrs.Friend once more a prey to anxieties.

She recalled the threat of the night before.