“I’m glad to be assured of hearing the truth, at any rate,” replied George flippantly.
“Be at rest. You shall hear the truth,” promised the Star of the East dryly. Then taking George’s hand in hers she gravely scrutinized the lines of his palm.
“The lines of your hand tell me many things,” she began.
“Then be sure that you tell me all about them. I want my money’s worth,” urged the captain.
“The past and future shall be fully revealed to you,” promised the supposed Gipsy. Captain George Baker of the Tramp Club then listened to a fortune that, though it did not wholly please, amazed him beyond measure.
CHAPTER XX—GETTING EVEN WITH GEORGE
“Your hand tells me that you travel not alone,” continued Harriet. “Other youths are with you. Together you have journeyed for many days along the highway.”
“Well? That’s nothing. Anybody could see that,” jeered George.
“If you would listen to the word of the Oracle, be silent. On your journey, maidens have crossed your path. They, too, are wayfarers along the trail. You have held out the hand of fellowship to them, but your friendship is false and your hearts are full of guile.”
“That’s just where you’re wrong,” interrupted George. “Those girls are all right and we like them a lot. I’d like to know how you know so much about them.”