Outside the caf Clymer discovered that the McIntyre limousine was
not to be found, and, cautioning Barbara and the widow to remain
where they were, he went back into the caf in search of Colonel
McIntyre, who had stayed behind to pay his bill.
A sudden exodus from the caf as other diners came out to get their
cars, separated Barbara from Mrs. Brewster just as the former caught
sight of her father's limousine coming around McPherson Square. Not
waiting to see what had become of her companion, Barbara started up
the sidewalk intent on catching their chauffeur's attention. As she
stood by the curb, a figure brushed by her and a paper was deftly
slipped inside her hand.
Barbara wheeled about abruptly. She stood alone, except for several
elaborately dressed women and their companions some yards away who
were indulging in noisy talk as they hurried along. At that moment
the McIntyre limousine stopped at the curb and the chauffeur opened
the door.
"Take me home, Harris," she ordered. "And then come back for Mrs.
Brewster and father.
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