As she neared the house she saw that the lawn and porch were full of people.
"What on earth is the matter!" she asked herself.

As she alighted from the carriage her mother rushed forward and took her in her arms.
"My darling child," she sobbed.

"What a narrow escape you have had.

You must never, never wander off alone again." "Why, mother, how did you know anything about it ?" "When you didn't come home to supper I felt worried, for you had not told me that you were invited anywhere.

Then Nora came down to see you, and seemed surprised not to find you at home.