CHAPTER XX.
INTERESTING DEVELOPMENTS.
Phillip Stanley sped across the street to do his errand and inquired for Katherine.
She heard his voice and went directly to him when he told her what her mother had just said about Dorrie, and the light that leaped into her great brown eyes inspired him with fresh hope.
"Ah! mamma is holding her in the 'secret place,' and we know she is safe," she said, in a reverent tone.
She quickly brought the wrapper; then, with a brief handclasp, he bade her "good-night" and retraced his steps.
Before going upstairs he sought the kitchen, where the cook was lingering, thinking something might be needed, and ordered a dainty lunch prepared; then, taking both tray and garment, he left them at Dorrie's door and passed on to the next room to find his sister just waking.
"Phillip!" she cried, starting up, "I have been asleep!"
"Yes, Emelie, for more than three hours, I am glad to say."
"Oh, how inconsiderate of me! And—Dorrie?" she questioned, in a quavering voice.