But Mrs.De Peyster was unruffled.
"Very simply, Olivetta.

You shall sail in my stead." "Me!" cried Olivetta, yet more bewildered.
"Yes, you." "But--but, if you cannot afford Europe for yourself, how can you afford it for me ?" "It would take a great many thousands for me to go in the manner that is expected of me.

I cannot afford that.

For you, Olivetta, since the passage is already paid, it would take but a few hundred--and that I can afford." "You--you mean that I am to pass for you ?" "Yes." "But I never can! People will know the difference!" "People will never see you," returned the calm voice of Mrs.De Peyster.

"The Plutonia sails at one to-night.