At once a sudden plan came into my mind.
"Elisabeth," said I, turning to her swiftly, "I will agree to nothing which will send me away from you again.

Listen, then--" I raised a hand as she would have spoken.

"Go home with your Aunt Betty as soon as you can.

Tell your father that to-night at six I shall be there.

Be ready!" "What do you mean ?" she panted.