She was obviously pleased with the news.
“Then we can leave to-day?” 295
“Sure—and the sooner the better,” he responded emphatically.
She was silent for a moment, then she said softly:
“Why weren’t you in for breakfast?”
“Didn’t feel like it.”
“Was it because of last night?”
He nodded gloomily.
“I’m real scared of that woman,” he murmured. “Gee! I shan’t be happy till we clear away.”
“Then you didn’t know—know she——”