Miss Gray listened intently as Marion told her what she had learned. When she finished she put her arms around her and held her closely.
“I must leave you now,” she said, after a little, “for I am planning to leave the country forever. But you are wondering why I took your clothes. It was because that I wanted to disguise myself to get back to my room unknown to Emile Vorse and get my few possessions and my money. In your dress I was able to do it, and I needed your money to bribe the servants. I expected to be back before you awoke, but Vorse was there, and I had to wait until he went out.”
“But will he not pursue you,” asked Marion.
“I am afraid so. I don’t know what to do!”
“Come with me,” said Marion. “Let us cast our lots together! Help me to find my sister, Miss Gray, and then, if it is necessary, I’ll change clothes with you forever!”
“You are a brave girl!” cried Miss Gray, laughing at this allusion to her deed. “My clothes certainly are becoming to you, dear, but give me a little time. I will think it over.”
“He does not know where you are?”
Miss Gray shook her head.
“Then you will not see him,” said Marion, decidedly. “You will stay with me, I am sure of it!”