You see, Dan, the Bassetts didn't know Marian was going on that automobile trip.

Her mother had written her to leave the Willings' and go home--twice! And her father telegraphed--after we left the farm.

She never got the telegram.

Then, when Mr.Bassett read of the smash in the papers, I guess he was warm clear through.

You know he doesn't cut loose very often; and--" "And he jumped on the train and went to Chicago to snatch Marian away from the Willings?
I should think he would have done just that." "No; oh, no! He sent Sylvia!" cried Allen.