"It's already packed," was the firm answer.
"But you can't mean this——"
"I do."
"I tell you, child, the major didn't see you——"
"He did see me. I caught his eye in a straight, clear look. And he turned quickly to avoid me."
"You have his letter of invitation. You can't think it a forgery?" she asked with impatience.
The girl's color deepened:
"He has evidently changed his mind for some reason."
"Nonsense!"
"I was just ready to rush to meet him and thank him with the deepest gratitude for his invitation. The look on his face when he turned was like a blow."