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——”