164

“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.