quoted Walter.
“You boys stop your nonsense now and listen to me,” smiled Cora. “I’ve got something very important to talk over with you.”
“The new fall styles, perhaps,” chaffed Walter.
“It’s about the gypsy girl,” began Cora.
“The gypsy girl!” exclaimed Jack, pressing his hand to his brow. “Where have I heard that name before?”
“She’s upstairs sleeping,” said Cora simply.
The effect was electric. The young men dropped their foolery at once.
“What do you mean?” asked Jack, staring at her.
“You’re joking!” cried Walter.
“How did she get here?” queried Paul.