That's as far as I have planned, but once away I can work out some explanation for the terrible mistake and then come home.
That seems the only way; that seems the only chance." "You always were a wonder!" cried Olivetta admiringly.
"Then you agree to the plan ?" "Of course!" "And you, Matilda ?" "Of course, ma'am." Thus praised and seconded, Mrs.De Peyster resumed some faint shadow of her accustomed dignity.
"Very well, then.

You must both leave here this instant." Olivetta threw her arms about her cousin's neck.
"Good-bye, Caroline," she quavered.

"You really have no hard feelings against me ?" "No, none.

You must go!" said Mrs.De Peyster.
"I'm sure, with you in charge, it's all going to come out right!" said the clinging Olivetta hopefully.
"You must really go!" And Mrs.De Peyster pressed her and Matilda toward the door.
But midway to the door the trio halted suddenly.

Coming up the stairway was the sound of hurried feet--of many pairs of feet.
The footsteps came through the hall.