With these words he turned the key and reopened the door. At his appearance the crowd fell back and divided itself. The voices of the mob became hushed. He turned to her calmly, "So shall it be in the latter days."
With these words he walked unmolested through the crowd, and Venna, spell-bound, watched him go.
Then it was that she awoke with a confused idea of the reality of life.
Her aunt stood by her bed.
"Well, dearie, I've let you sleep as long as possible. You know we have an engagement with Madame Amelia at eleven o'clock. She won't finish your dress if you don't keep the appointment."
Venna jumped up, now fully awake.
"I'll be ready in half an hour, breakfast and all, auntie!"
"Very well, dear. I'll order the car promptly at 10:30."
Venna gave her aunt an impulsive hug.
"What a gay time we'll have to-morrow night!" she exclaimed, the girl in her quickly responding to the preparations for her debut.