Whereupon a miracle occurred. Miss Althea Morton threw aside the silken coverlet, swung her feet to the floor, and walked quickly into the house.
CHAPTER XVIII
Althea's departure was attended with some disturbance. She demanded a cab instantly, and cab stands do not grow on country roads. Jerry was taking full advantage of his freedom, and stayed away two full hours. Jane sat on, calmly sewing, where Althea had left her.
"I think I must have offended Miss Morton," she said, when Jerry came in.
"How?"
"I found her arrogant and a trifle insulting, so I told her what I thought of her type of woman."
"Ah.... Where is she?"
"In her room."
"But how did she get up there?"