Tibby clapped her hands with delight.
“I can see Sol Garrett coming now,� Alice said, going to the door.
“Dear me! What will they say?�
“They’ll say Satan is outwitted,� said Mrs. Wylie.
“Well, I am sure I hope it is all right,� Alice replied, with a sigh.
Before Mr. Garrett reached the house, Donald galloped up from the opposite direction and threw himself from the horse.
“How is it, have you got him fast?� he asked, hurrying in.
“Yes, but where is Esther?�
Donald frowned.
“She is either not at home or would not see me,� he said.