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 member. And then, when Mr. Ogilvie introduces me, and he learns that I'm staying with the Phairs—well, anyhow, he'll be one iron in the fire."

She raised her club for the swing, and just as she was bringing it down, Mr. Graham half turned.

"Look out!" cried Mr. Ogilvie, suddenly seeing the danger.

Whether this shout upset Charlotte she never could tell herself, but when she made her drive she did it as she had always practiced driving. She made it with every ounce of her strength. The ball flew forward with a snarling speed that must have stung the air, and when Mr. Graham instinctively ducked to avoid it, he received it, full brunt, on the side of his forehead.

"Oh!" gasped Charlotte. "I've killed him!"

The next moment she was flying to where her victim lay motionless upon the turf, limp and oblivious to all his earthly cares.