An automobile carriage was coming from the opposite direction—it would not be possible for both girls to pass it.
Dollie gave a shriek and stopped abruptly, but in that second her sister had recovered full possession of her senses.
One hasty glance at the horseless vehicle showed her that the occupant was George Colebrook. He was alone now, and his expression was one of diabolical hatred.
With one fearful effort, she grasped Dollie by the shoulders, and, running a couple of steps, gave her a push with all the force at her command, which sent her head first into the arms of a big policeman. Then Marion turned to follow, but she was a second too late. The fellow on the automobile seemed merciless in his intentions.
As the clumsy carriage came bounding onward, there was no escape.
With a stifled groan Marion went down before it.
CHAPTER V.
THE SECRET PROMISE.
When Marion Marlowe returned to consciousness she was lying on a cot in the ward of a hospital.
She was considerably dazed as yet, and looked around inquiringly.