"Why, Dexie! where have you been? We were afraid there had been an
accident."
A hundred questions were on his lips, but the presence of the soldier kept
them back.
"I have been in danger, but there has been no accident, Lancy; and you must
thank this gentleman for bringing me safely home."
As the memory of it all passed before her, her self-control gave way, and
covering her face with her hands she burst into tears.
This was rather embarrassing to Lancy, who was all in the dark in regard to
Dexie's movements. He was told that she had gone off with Hugh, and here
she was in company with a soldier, and in tears.
"She will be all right in a few minutes," the officer replied, in answer to
Lancy's surprised looks. "She has gone through enough to try a strong
woman's nerves. Wait here; I'll get that cab, if it is empty, and you can
take her home at once," and he darted up the wharf at a rapid pace.
"Where is Hugh?" said Lancy hurriedly; "not drowned, Dexie?"
"No; not that I know of," she said, choking back her tears.
"Then, what does all this mean? How came you to be out with the soldier,
Dexie? I don't know what to think.
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