"Yes, I think my aunt has it in her keeping. You had it right enough."
"And please, sir, is your papers safe too?"
"All safe. They would have been a great loss to me. And I am deeply grateful to you."
He pulled out of his waistcoat pocket two five-pound notes, and put them on her pillow.
Peggy's face grew very red.
"Please, sir, I don't want no money. Oh please, sir, you didn't think I went to get 'em for money?"
Tears were in her eyes. Such a little brought them there now.
"Of course not," said Captain D'Arcy hurriedly; "but I'm going away, Peggy, and I wanted to give you a little present before I left. You know the fire was my fault I am afraid; and certainly it was my fault that you nearly lost your life. You will greatly oblige me if you take this."
Peggy's smile shone out.
"Thank you very, very much, sir. I'll take it for my stockin', and it will be lovely! And, please sir, are you going back to Indy?"