Part 31 (1/2)
”Well, I cannot agree with you that one fond of animals--that is excessively fond--is always very fond of mankind,” she said ”Still, in Leland's case, it was a curious reat man,” prophesied Hazel
”If he does not kill hi,” said the sister ”He came too near it in the fire But suppose he should insist on--on digging sewers?”
”Oh, you could restrain him That would be insane!” declared Bess
”I don't know about that Sewers have to be dug,” contended Leland's sister
”I e ht meet him,” ventured Bess ”I am sure he would be an inspiration”
Poor Bess! Always saying things backwards He would be an inspiration--in digging sewers!
”Well, you ain,”
said Dr Robbins ”You see, he may take to the lecture platforainst his principles He ant to shout from the housetops!”
A step in the hall attracted the to town,” he said, his face flushed with exciteood! I knew Dr Robbins would bring luck,” declared Belle, actually springing up fro out in the air I feel as if Cora were here already!”
”Easy, Belle,” cautioned the doctor ”We must insist upon discipline for your y It is well to be hopeful, but bad to get excited”
”But I can't help it”
”Now, girls, ill let you know at once over the 'phone if we have any news,” pro his adieux ”We really are hopeful”
Hope, as contagious as fear, had sprung into the heart of each of them
Yes, there must soon be news of Cora!
CHAPTER XXIV
THE COLLAPSE
”We are to go out to-day!” Helka's face was beaed so for the sunshi+ne since shut up in the big upper roorounds, of course They do not let us on the highway”
”And does that satisfy you? You could go--if you chose”