“Thank you, sir.”
Mrs. Waring was overjoyed when Dodger called upon her and offered to take her back to New York.
“I shall see Curtis again,” she said. “How can I ever thank you?”
But Dodger, though unwilling to disturb her dreams of happiness, thought it exceedingly doubtful if her husband would be equally glad to see her.
Chapter XXXV.
The Darkest Day.
When Florence left the employ of Mrs. Leighton she had a few dollars as a reserve fund. As this would not last long, she at once made an effort to obtain employment.
She desired another position as governess, and made application in answer to an advertisement.
Her ladylike manner evidently impressed the lady to whom she applied.
“I suppose you have taught before?” she said.
“Yes, madam.”