Page 49 (1/2)

It was at this moment that Sassy slowed the horses and said, “Sophy … the direction you gave me can not be correct This is not a shortcut to Netherby”

“You are quite correct This takes us to Bristol”

“Sophia, just what are we doing on the road to Bristol?”

“He is leaving—I am sure of it I must stop hiloved hands forward “Drive—hurry! We must hurry”

“See? No, I do not see,” said Sassy, nearly slowing to a stop

“I ain You do not know Percy He is hurt and angry and must think me the worst flirt—if he leaves, all will be lost”

“Sophy—you cannot go to his lodgings! Is that what you mean to do? ’Tis not done and will ruin you”

“Not if you come with me,” Sophy said on a plea

“Sophy, think of o with you,” Sassy exclaimed in shocked accent

s “Are you mad?”

Sophy’s blurry eyes, ith tears, pulled on Sassy’s heartstrings “Please, Sassy I will go, and I know you won’t let ether”

“Nothing will race on us both if we are seen going into their lodgings”

“Perhaps,” Sophy said hopefully, “Percy will come outside?”

“That would still entail standing at his front door for all the world to see Send hiested

“Please, Sassy, you must take e this very instant and walk there!” Miss Delleson threatened with spirit