“Don't know,” answered the child as she remembered the money Pinky had given her and the promise of more.
The teacher questioned no further, but went on with her work in the class.
CHAPTER XVI.
IT was past midday when Mr. Dinneford returned home after his fruitless search. Edith, who had been waiting for hours in restless suspense, heard his step in the hall, and ran down to meet him.
“Did you see the baby?”' she asked, trying to keep her agitation down.
Mr. Dinneford only shook his head,
“Why, not, father?” Her voice choked.
“It could not be found.”
“You saw Mr. Paulding?”