33/70 He did not say what or to whom. Oh, Betty, I hope no one has been hurt! And you were very unkind to Mr.Clarke.I am sure he is a gentleman, and you might have waited a moment to learn what he meant." Betty did not answer, but flew out of the door and down the path to the gate of the fort. She was almost breathless when she reached Colonel Zane's house, and hesitated on the step before entering. The first thing that struck her after the bright light was the pungent odor of strong liniment. |