“That my parents were both living and that I had never soiled my hands with work.”
“Was it true?”
“Yes.”
“Was that all?”
“No, she said that I would marry a beautiful woman.”
“And so you did,” said Carrie, thoughtlessly. “And is that all?”
“She said there were tears for me, and that I would commit a crime.”
“Mercy!” said Carrie, starting.
“Do not get excited, Miss Horton, I assure you I have not the least intention of making good her prophecy,” Scott said, smiling.