I knew him at once--the man had lost three fingers--he did not see me." "Well!" she said coldly, "what next, George Grey ?" "I must inform his master.

As a Southern woman you, of course, see that no other course is possible.

It is unpleasant, but your sense of right must make you agree with me." She returned, speaking slowly, "I do wish you would not do it, George." Then she said quickly, "Have you taken any steps in this matter ?" He was fairly cornered.

"Yes, I wrote to Woodburn.

He will be here in a couple of days.