“‘To Baltimore,’ she answered.
“‘But there is no train to-night,’ I said.
“‘I shall go by the very first train in the morning. In order to make sure of it, I shall stop to-night at the best hotel that I can find nearest the station.’
“And so, kissing me and thanking me for what she called my motherly kindness to her, she went out.
“‘But you will write and let us know how you are?’ I called after her.
“‘Yes, yes,’ she answered, waving her hand from the carriage which was then driving off.”
The widow ceased to speak, and Erminie, leaning her head upon her hand, sighed deeply.
“And is that all you can tell me, Mrs. Burton?” inquired Miss Rosenthal.
“Every bit, my dear.”
“You haven’t heard a word from her since?”