"I am almost ready to go home, girls, so sit down and wait for me," he
said, as he brought forward some seats, "and if you will accept a drive in
the delivery, it will save you the walk home."
Of course they would wait and drive back with him; so Lancy went out and
placed some temporary seats in the big sleigh, making them soft and
comfortable by the aid of rugs and robes.
"Are you coming back with us, Hugh?" as Hugh made his appearance from the
booking-room.
"Well--yes--if I may," and he looked over to the window where Dexie was
standing, as if to ask her permission.
"Well, there is plenty of room, Mr. McNeil," she said, with a smile, "so
you won't crowd us."
Lancy helped Dexie into the seat beside himself, so Hugh and Elsie took the
seat behind.
"Really, this is very comfortable, Lancy," said Dexie, as they flew along
the street. "I don't see what better accommodation one could ask than this.
Don't drive straight home; let us have our drive without changing the
sleigh," she added, in a low voice.
"No, I want you alone; there is too much room here to please me," he
replied, with a smile.
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