"I'll explain later." So Gale walked off by himself and Azalea turned a troubled face to the man.
"Mr.Merritt," she said, "I can't have anything more to do with the whole affair.

I'm quite sure my relatives here wouldn't approve of it, and I can't keep the matter secret any longer." "But you _must_ come, Miss Thorpe.

By a strange coincidence you are greatly needed.

Miss Frawley has broken her ankle--" "She has!" Azalea's eyes sparkled, "Oh,--I don't mean I'm not sorry for her,--I am, indeed! But--" "But it gives you a chance! A wonderful chance,--and if you can make good--" "Oh, I can! I will! Shall I come now ?" "No; but you must come to-morrow morning at nine, sharp.

Will you ?" "Indeed I will! I'll be there on time." "And tell your people about it,--don't you think you'd better ?" "Oh," Azalea's face fell.