He never belonged to that house, she felt sure, though it was
nothing to his credit to be lounging inside its doors. However, it was not
likely he would consider her remarks as personal, so she slowly regained
her composure.
With a profound bow, the gentleman at the window said:
"There are no hotels such as you speak of in the town, but there are
several private boarding-houses where travellers can be made comfortable.
May I have the pleasure of directing you to one?" This to Lancy.
"If it would not be too much trouble, we would be very much obliged," and
Lancy's natural state of mind slowly returned.
"Oh! no trouble at all," said the affable stranger; then turning to Dexie
he relieved her of her armful of wraps, with a simple "Allow me, please,"
and started away with Lancy, who was carrying the so far unused
lunch-basket, leaving the girls to follow at their own pace.
"Oh, Dexie! weren't you startled when that man spoke from the window?" said
Elsie. "I thought I should faint away with fright."
"It is a good thing that you thought better of it, then, for they would
have carried you right back into the hotel, and there would have been no
escaping after that.
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