9/13 She went first to auntie's chamber, and looked in the blue pocket; but it was empty. The wardrobe and closet had been restored to perfect order, and the jewel cabinet was not to be seen. Then she went slowly along to the housekeeper's room, and knocked, with her heart in her mouth. What have you lost ?" Mrs.Fixfax went on with her reading, and did not seem to hear Dotty's muttered answer about "running round so when Fly was sick. Didn't know but she'd put--wasn't sure .-- Guessed not." "Why, you see," said Dotty, to herself, as she left the room with downcast eyes, "it's no use to hunt there. |