“What is it?” asked Ruth, calmly. “I’m not a good guesser, Pearl.”
“You remember those Gypsies?”
“That are camped up in the woods!”
“Yes.”
“If they are Gypsies,” said Ruth, doubtfully.
“Of course they are!” cried Pearl. “Well, they’ve been around here looking for you.”
“For goodness’ sake!” gasped Agnes. “What for?”
Ruth herself looked startled. But Pearl began to laugh again.
“At least, that queer old woman has been asking for you,” she explained.
“Zaliska!” exclaimed Ruth, although she was very sure that was not the person’s name. Of course the name was part of the strange girl’s masquerade.