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 Delighted to share a confidence, Consuelo gave him the requisite assurance. Then she inquired, When am I going to see you again?

Once more Gunnar looked at Campaspe as he replied, I don't know. He seemed troubled, even a little dazed. Campaspe had not yet spoken one word. Her eyes were hyaline. Paul was chatting with the brothers. Suddenly, without warning, O'Grady broke away from the group and dashed down the street.

Hey! Gunnar! Robin cried. Come along, he urged Hugo, and they followed hot after their vanishing friend.

Consuelo's eyes filled with tears. Paul was petulantly angry. Campaspe's face was a mask. Vera, alone, remained entirely placid.

He's a very nice young man, Mrs. Moody remarked. I wonder why he ran away.