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 "Oh," said Miles, lamely. "Was—er—was that Miss Veridian?"

"Yes," the girl answered, soberly. But a little smile flickered at the corners of her mouth, and Miles took heart.

"Well, I confess," he said, "and throw myself on the mercy of the court. I followed you."

"The court acquits you on your promise never to do it again."

"I won't promise. I prefer to be held in custody—by the court."

"Then you'll have to go to—to prison!"

"Is it as bad as that? And where is the prison?"

"The Ruggleses," she answered, laughingly.

He shuddered.

"I throw myself on the mercy of the court!"