"Foresta, as you know, the house is full of people who have come from a distance to attend my wedding. You need not stay here to-night. I will occupy your room."
Foresta was very glad indeed, as an early release enabled her to carry out some plans of her own.
"Mama," said Foresta, her face buried in her mother's lap, "I have something which I wish to tell you."
Her mother stroked her hair, and said, "Tell me, dear."
"You know Mr. Arthur Daleman, Jr., threatened you with the penitentiary, but compromised the matter on the condition that I should work for him."
"Yes, dear," said Mrs. Crump, beginning to breathe fast through the force of increased excitement.
"He pretended that he would not cancel the matter, in order that he might be sure to hold me as a servant," said the girl.
Foresta paused and her mother said, "Go on; I am listening."