"
"I ran in to tell you that I am called to the city on business, and must go
on the 5.30 train, so come with me, darling. I have a married sister living
in Boston, who will make you right welcome, and we will be married as soon
as the ceremony can be performed. Will you agree to this plan, my darling?"
"Yes, and bless you for the chance of getting away so quickly; but oh, Guy!
I seem to be all alone since papa died!" and the tears fell afresh.
"You will not be able to say that in a few hours' time, dear; but I must
hasten--I have an appointment at my office this minute. I will be back for
you in less than an hour, and will see your mother then. Now, go and get
ready for your journey, my little wifie," and with a tender embrace he
hurried away, and Dexie flew upstairs to her room.
She had barely time to lock the door when Gussie came towards it.
"Open this door at once," she said, as she found it locked. "Mamma says you
are to go to the kitchen and finish the work, and if you make any more fuss
about it you will be sorry for it."
No answer, for Dexie had swiftly turned the contents of her trunk out on
the floor, in one promiscuous heap, and was repacking it with a swift and
practised hand.
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