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"Of course My ti to do except in the evening"

They had reached her ho She shivered as she took her latchkey fro

"Coed "It looks so dreary, doesn't it?"

"You ought to have some one with you," he declared, "especially in a part like this"

"Oh, I am not really afraid," she answered "I ae while she felt for a box of as jet In the parlor there was a bowl offor her, and so to make up the fire and read for a short time I hope that you will enjoy your supper--well, h

"I can promise you," he answered, "that I shall enjoy it no hed

"Poor little me!" she exclaimed "It is not fair to have to co he saw in her eyes ely as he turned away

"Would you like et away early--would you like ht to you later on?"

Her face was suddenly flushed with joy

"Oh, do!" she begged "Do!"

He turned aith a smile

"Very well," he said "Don't shut up just yet and I will try"

"I shall stay here until three o'clock," she declared,--"until four, even You must come Remember, you must come See"

She held out to him her key

"I can knock at the door," he protested "You would hear ht fall asleep," she answered "I am afraid If you have the key, I am sure that you will coh

"Very well," he said, "if it is only for five minutes, I will come"