Andy scrambled to his feet and rushed to the window in time to see him hurry down the steps and disappear in the shadows of the lawn. He stood watching with open mouth and staring eyes:
"Well, 'fore de Lawd, ef he ain't done gone plum crazy!"
CHAPTER XXVI
BETWEEN TWO FIRES
So intent was Andy's watch on the lawn, so rapt his wonder and terror at the sudden assault, he failed to hear Cleo's step as she entered the room, walked to his side and laid her hand on his shoulder:
"Andy——"
With a loud groan he dropped to his knees:
"De Lawd save me!"