"We would," said Elma.
"The only person who is asleep in this household--last asleep, is--Cuthbert."
"O--oh!"
Elma could not help laughing.
"And another thing," said Mrs. Leighton. "Didn't you notice? Not one of my girls asked a single question about the girl whom Cuthbert saved."
"How funny!"
Betty's sobs became much dimmer.
"Do you know who she was?" asked Mrs. Leighton.
"No," chimed both.
"Well, I don't know her name," said Mrs. Leighton. She rose and moved towards the door. "But I know one thing." She opened the door softly.