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She had no idea what time it was; in fact, she did not care even

what Nancy Ellen thought or whether she would worry The night

onderful; John Jardine had now

She had been occupied with the stern business of daily bread for

so long that to be again clothed as other women and frankly adored

by such aWhat did she

care orried or what time it was?

"But I' you here until you will be ith these ive me, Kate, I never did have

any sense where you were concerned! I'll take you back now, but

you , say at ten

o'clock I'll take you back now, if you'll agree to that"

"There's no reason why I shouldn't," said Kate

"And you're free, free!" he repeated

The veranda, halls, and ballroom were deserted when they returned

to the hotel As Kate entered her room, Nancy Ellen sat up in bed

and stared at her sleepily, but she was laughing in high good

humour She drew her watch froracious, Miss!" she cried "Do you know it's almost

three o'clock?"