If he were wounded or--or--" but
a rush of tears suggested the word she could not utter. "You had
better go now, and let no one frighten you into telling anything.
Appeal to me if threatened."
As the old woman was stealing out she met Mrs. Baron, who asked
sharply, "What do you want?"
"Does you tink I doan wanter know dat chile is safe?"
"If you wish to be safe yourself, see to it you have nothing more to
do with that grandson of yours. He has sinned away HIS day of grace,
and no mercy will be shown to those who have anything more to do
with him."
"I years you, misus," said Aun' Jinkey, stolidly continuing on her
way.
Miss Lou, who had followed her mammy to the head of the stairs,
heard this warning and returned to her room with a stern look. She
deemed it best to say nothing and give the impression that she could
not endure the sights and sounds below stairs.
Mrs. Whately entered soon afterward and did her best to propitiate
her niece. Miss Lou pretended to be very weary and was glad to see
that her aunt actually was so.
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