"In about two weeks, I think," said Ronald.
"Two weeks longer; I shall be gone to Laurel Hill before that time," she said, disappointed.
"I do not think I can get back any sooner than that," he answered, "but I will come to Laurel Hill as soon as I return."
"You promise," she said, "faithfully?"
"I promise faithfully," he replied, with a slight smile at her anxiety.
He went away and Violet was obliged to content herself with the thought of seeing him again in two weeks. She returned to her mountain home where she found her father very glad to see her again. In a week's time she heard that Jaquelina Meredith had returned to the farm on a visit to her uncle.
[CHAPTER XL.]
"May I see you for a little while, Lina? I have important news for you."