"Did you tell her so?" asked the woman.
"Yes, and," helplessly, "she defied me. Oh, what am I to do?"
"She would not go for you?"
"No she is determined to stay. But," passionately, "she must go, and go this very day. If she remains, and Mr. Chesleigh sees her, all is lost. He will recognize her instantly."
"I expect you would give a great deal to get the girl out of your way," said the maid, artfully.
[CHAPTER XXVIII.]
Elinor lifted her flashing eyes, and looked at the maid, struck by her significantly-uttered words.
"Yes," she answered, boldly, "I would give anything I possess to anyone who would remove her from my path without my agency being known in the matter."
"You would not care by what means?" asked Celine.