She tried to pocket a silver paper-knife on that very night Clear was so hospitable to her, but she was not sharp enough, and the man saw the theft.

In a rage at her dishonesty he turned her out of the room, and swore that he would thrash her if she came into his presence again." "Did the threat keep Rhoda away ?" "Not it.

I am sure you saw enough of that wildcat to know nothing would frighten her.

She certainly did not thrust herself personally on Clear, but whenever his back was turned she took to stealing things out of his room, when he was foolish enough to leave the door open.

Clear was much enraged, and complained to Clyne--known to Rhoda as Wrent--who in his turn read the girl a sharp lecture.
"But having shown Clyne the cellarway into the house, Miss Rhoda knew too much, and laughed in Clyne's face.