"Very well, Azalea," he concluded, "I shall write to-day to Uncle Thorpe.

I tell you this frankly, for _I_ do not do things on the sly.

I'm sorry you take the attitude you do, but while I'm waiting to hear from your father, I shall continue to treat you as a guest and a trusted friend.

That is all." Farnsworth stood aside, and let Azalea pass.

The girl went back to the house, in deep thought.
She did not go to her room, or write any letters.