"It was not, for I knew nothing about it. Algie must have imitated my hand; he can copy any kind of writing. How artful of him!"
At this moment, Juliet caught sight of the tall, substantial form of Mrs. Hayes approaching at a little distance. Wishing to avoid a meeting with this lady, she now bade Flossie good-bye, and entered the shop by which they had been standing.
[CHAPTER XIII]
MORE MISTAKES THAN ONE
"MR. AINGER wishes to see you, please, miss."
Salome looked up from her sewing, startled by Ann's words.
"Mr. Ainger!" she repeated. "Did he ask for Mrs. Tracy?"
"No, miss, he asked for you."
"Have you shown him into the drawing-room, Ann?"
"Certainly, miss," replied the maid, in the tone of one who resents an unnecessary question.