"Nothing!" Douglas said with finality. "If either of them wants you, they
know where to find you. But you're tired now. Let's give the order for
home."
"Shan't sleep a wink to-night!" prophesied Leslie.
"I was afraid of that!" exclaimed Douglas. "There may be a message there
for you that will be a comfort."
"So there may be! Let's hurry!" urged the girl.
There was. They found a brief, pencilled note.
DEAR LESLIE:
_After to-day, it was due you to send a word. You tried so hard dear, and
you gave me real joy for an hour. Then James carried out his threat. He
did all to me he intended, and more than he can ever know. I have agreed
to him taking full possession of the boys, and going into a home such as
he thinks suitable. They will be far better off, and since they scarcely
know me, they can't miss me. Before you receive this, I shall have left
the city. I can't state just now where I am going or what I shall do. You
can realize a little of my condition. If ever you are tired of home life
and faintly tempted to neglect it for society, use me for your horrible
example.
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