There was no one to take her home, and in her fright she could not remember the name of their hotel.

But in the midst of her confusion a hearty sentence in English sounded in her ear, and a strong arm caught her up in a fatherly embrace.

It was the Major who came pushing through the crowd to reach her.
Her grandfather himself could not have been more welcome just at that time, and her tears came fast when she found herself in his friendly shelter.

The shock had been a terrible one.
"Come, dear child!" he exclaimed, gently, patting her shoulder.

"Courage! We are almost at the hotel.