11/26 I must know what became of those unlucky girls when the convent was taken. They mutilated most of the nuns with their scimitars. But the pupils--Allegro, let me have it, dear! I shan't sleep a wink to-night till I know the worst." "You won't sleep if you do," said Olga magisterially. It's a disgusting, filthy book and you shan't have it. Get up and dress, and don't be horrid!" "Horrid!" Violet broke into a gay laugh and the strained look passed in a moment from her eyes. |