Miette’s hands as she clutched Dorothy’s were as cold as ice!
“You must hurry,” demanded Dorothy. “This girl is going to faint!”
At this the man unlocked the door—just as Miette fell senseless on the floor.
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“There!” gasped Dorothy, “are you satisfied now? Get me some water, quick! Then call that woman—tell her she must come in here or—or I’ll have both of you tried for this!”
Dorothy scarcely knew what she said. Miette had fainted—and she must be revived!
What did it matter what she said to that cruel old man?
He shuffled off to the door and again called “Mary.” Presently a stout and rather pleasant-looking woman appeared at the door.
“My good gracious!” she exclaimed, dropping down beside the unconscious girl. “What in the world does this mean? Father what have you been doing?”