She could not give any further explanation, and the Captain apparently having no more to say, nothing more was said. Elise went down to the telegraph station and telegraphed Jomfru van Loos, Bergen, not to accept Ove Rolandsen’s offer, same being again not seriously meant. Await letter.—Elise Mack.
Then she went home and joined the dancers again.
“Is it true you’re leaving at twelve to-night?” she asked Rolandsen.
“Yes.”
“Then I’m going with you to the factory. I’ve something to do there.”
And she stroked his hand once more.
