There was nothing more to do that day, but early on the following morning, refreshed by a delicious breakfast in the dining room, the two girls started for the railroad station.
Dorothy had scant hope that her unknown informant would be present, but she could afford to overlook no possible chance.
She was terribly nervous and on edge and once or twice Tavia scolded her sharply for it. A person in Dorothy’s condition could not be handled gently, Tavia knew, and again her treatment proved a tonic for her friend.
Inside the station they hurried to the news stand and Dorothy’s heart beat wildly as she saw that her young Italian was not alone behind the counter.
At that moment the boy saw Dorothy and Tavia and his eyes brightened.
“I hope you come to-day,” he said to Dorothy. “I have news for you, maybe.”
CHAPTER XVI
DOROTHY HOPES AGAIN
Dorothy tried vainly to hold in check the wild hope that leaped within her.
“What news?” she repeated as steadily as she could. Then she turned pleadingly to the strange man who stood behind the news stand. “Oh, if you have anything to tell me about my brother, please, please, do!” she cried.
The man looked puzzled till the young Italian explained in his own tongue. Then his face brightened.