Then the three Pells went out and homeward. It was only nine o’clock.
“Mother ought to know, don’t you think so, Syd?” said Roy.
“Yes, she must know to-night. But I don’t see how I can tell her. I don’t see how I can. She trusts me so fully.”
“Then let me tell her,” suggested Roy.
“No, no. I must confess myself. I shall do it now as soon as we get home. Then I can be ready to put myself in Mr. Darley’s hands to-morrow.”
“Do you think he will—will—” Rex began and came to a sudden stop.
“Send me to jail?” Syd finished for him. “He may. He has a right to do it. I deserve to go. Oh, boys, I wonder how you can bear to be with me.”
“You did it for our sakes, Syd,” responded Roy.
But Rex said nothing.
When they reached the house they found Eva and Jess in the parlor, entertaining company.