Hunch pulled the string, tied in a bow, and the green shade shut off the crowd.
"Now, John, good-by."
She held out her hand to him, but withdrew it quickly. Her momentary tenderness vanished when she saw the eagerness in his eyes. She dared not shake hands, remembering how he had clung to her in Sugar-Camp Hollow. Another opportunity she dared not give him now, for he must know she was implacable. With the boy held to her bosom as if to shield him from Gill, she stood erect and pointed to the door.
"Go!"
It was a stern command.
She met his appealing look with unyielding gaze.
Slowly he walked to the door.
"Wait!" she called.
He paused, but did not turn.
"Have you any money?"