Justin saw her catch at them, saw her look of frightened appeal as she thrust them hurriedly back into their hiding-place.
She rose slowly from the rug; slowly she took the little silver ring from her finger; slowly she handed it back to him.
"Please, I must not wear it," she said, with a break in her voice. "I must give it back to you—my friend."
CHAPTER XV
IN WHICH BETTINA FLIES
In the clear days which followed, Justin gave his undivided attention to flying. Not once did he see Bettina. Not once did he join the party of young people of which he had been the leading spirit.
In vain did Bobbie formulate enticing plans.
"We'll go to Cat Island with Captain Stubbs, fish all day, and have chowder on the rocks."