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Good-bye, my dears--you're not very kind." "She'll be down in a moment," said the maid.
"Thank you!" Ethel had wheeled with a start; and again left alone, she stood without moving.

"Well, here you are--you've got your chance! And how do you feel?
Plain panicky! Never mind, that's just what will catch her attention! Be panicky! Oh, I am--I am!" And her courage oozed so rapidly that when her hostess came into the room, and with a smile that was rather strained, said "I am so glad to see you--" the girl who confronted her only stared, and suddenly shivered a little.
Then she forced a smile and said, "How silly of me to shiver like that." "Come here by the fire and sit down." Mrs.Crothers' voice was suddenly kind.

"Now tell me how I can help you," she said.
"Thank you.