When I got home and opened it, I saw my mistake.

But you were downstairs at dinner--I couldn't get to speak with you alone--I waited to tell you; and just now, when I was drawing the blinds, I heard a whistle--" "M.

Raoul had no right to send me such a message, Polly.

I cannot think what he means by it.

Nothing that I have ever said to him--" "No, Miss," Polly assented readily.