"You've got to do it, dear," urged Frederick, "or they'll take you away."
"What do ye mean by takin' me away?" she implored, moving a frightened step backward. "Who's goin' to try to take me any place?"
"Why—why—Mrs. Waldstricker says—"
He paused so long Tess could not bear the suspense.
"Oh, tell me!" she gasped. "Can't ye see ye air killin' me?"
Frederick began again.
"Mr. Ebenezer Waldstricker—"
Tess swayed on her feet.
"What air he goin' to do?" she panted.
Had her enemy discovered she was protecting Andy?