“Oh, Don,” cried the trembling girl, her voice smothered in Mrs. Halliday’s shoulder. “You dare say that after––”

“Well, after what?” demanded Mrs. Halliday.


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CHAPTER XXXII

BARTON APPEARS

The details of the wedding Mrs. Halliday decided to take over into her own hands.

“You two can just leave that to me,” she informed them.

“But look here,” protested Don, “I don’t see why we need bother with a lot of fuss and––”

“What business is this of yours?” Mrs. Halliday challenged him.