And Mr. Campbell was decidedly relieved when he heard the story from his daughter that night.
"I'll keep it a secret, Onoye, dear," said Billie, moved by compassion. "I'll only tell Papa. I am so sorry I shot you. It must have hurt terribly."
Onoye tried to smile.
"Forgiveness grant," she murmured again.
"I think I'd better say 'forgiveness grant,'" said Billie. "But I must be going now." She patted Onoye on the cheek and then tiptoed out of the room. "It is a relief," she thought, turning her footsteps toward the garage.
Some minutes later, Billie ran into her cousin's room breathlessly.
"Ready in one moment," called Miss Campbell, who had heard the whir of the motor at the door.
"I want to prepare you for a surprise," said Billie solemnly. "I don't mind telling you that I have had the shock of my life."
"But what is it?" they all demanded in one voice.
"I'll only say this much. Papa has punished the 'Comet' for running over the child that day."