24/44 Suzanne and you are with me--and Mr.Scott." Suzanne again frowned darkly, but John gave Julie a grateful glance. The officer in command came back to the cart and said, pointing ahead: "Behold your destination! The large house on the hill. It is the headquarters of a person of importance, and you will find quarters there also. I trust that the ladies will hold no ill will against me. I've done only what my orders have compelled me to do." "We do not, sir," said Julie. |