CHAPTER XXIV

BILLY HARPER WRITES A STORY

As Katherine crossed the porch and went down the steps she saw, entering the yard, a tall, square-hatted apparition.

“Is that you, Miss Katherine?” it called softly to her.

“Yes, Mr. Hollingsworth.”

“I was looking for you.” He turned and they walked out of the yard together. “I went to your house, and your aunt told me you were here. I’ve got it!” he added excitedly.

“Got what?”

“The agreement!”