The woman, unseen by the latter, raised her fist and threatened the child, who did not seem to be in the least afraid of her, for she answered promptly:
“She went away about an hour ago.”
“And took the baby?”
“Yes. You see Mr. Paulding was here asking about the baby, and she got scared.”
“Why should that scare her?”
“I don't know, only it isn't her baby.”
“How do you know that?”
“'Cause it isn't—I know it isn't. She's paid to take care of it.”
“Who by?”
“Pinky Swett.”