A brief period of silence followed. Then Cora spoke.
"If I thought I could do it and get back without discovery, I would," she said slowly.
"Of course you can get back. Tell Charlie Collier at what hour you must return and see that he starts back to camp in good season with you. Is he coming alone?"
"Oh, mercy no. His sister will come with him and return with us."
"When is the party!"
"The day after to-morrow night."
"How are you to let him know that you will go?"
"He is going to call here with his sister to-morrow."
"Good! Now don't be afraid. Tell him you'll go."
"I believe I will," replied Cora. By the way, Patricia, the soap trick worked all right, didn't it!"