“That you will come for us soon.”
“I will, all right.”
Jinnie went nearer him.
“Where are you going to take him?”
Morse shrugged his shoulders.
“You’ll know in time,” said he.
How ominous his words were, and how his eyes narrowed as he looked at her! She was thoroughly afraid of that tone in his voice. Her own fate she was sure of, but Bobbie—desperation filled her soul. She would beg Morse to let him go back to Peggy.
Lifting clasped hands, she walked very close to him.
“You’re going to have all my money,” she said with emphasis. “I’ve done everything I can, and I’ll make Bobbie promise not to say a word to any one if you’ll take him to Mrs. Grandoken.” 318
Morse shook his head.