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CHAPTER 40

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after Betsy had said that Fay Gar
wood was not her mother. For
the first time Noel was beginning
to believe Mrs. Garwood had been
telling the truth when she had said
that Betsy's mind was affected.
For long while Noel sat there
holding the child in her arms,
without speaking. At last she
said. BETSY, you mustn't say
things like that You must prom
Use me that you won't"
Betsy moved uneasily in Noels
arms. "AI right, I'll promise
you," she said unhappily.
"And you're sorry" Noel
coaxed.
There was a silence. Then
Betsy's voice came plaintively.
I'm sorry if-if you want me to
be-"
mo, you must be sorry because
you really are" Noel insisted.
But I'm mott hate her"
Betsy cried, another threat Of hys-
terra in her voice.
Once again Noel was puzzled as
to how to meet the situation. I'VE
won't talk about it any more
DEAR" she said gently.
Betsy seemed relieved. She re-
faxed against Noel. After a mo-
ment she lifted her head and
looked at Noel anxiously, 'Pn try
not to hate her, if-you won't go
away"
Noel explained that If she went
away it would only be for a little
while. Promise? Promise, you'll
come back? 2" Betsy urged in a
trembling voice.
'In come back. give you my
solemn promise" Noel told her.
The next day Noel almost
wished she hadn't promised Laurie
she would spend the night with
her and come back to the Gar
woods early the next morning.
She wasn't sure she should leave
Betsy that long. And because the
child chung to her, begging her
pitifully to hurry back, it was late
afternoon before Noel started to
take advantage of her time off.
When she was downstairs, think
ing it best to explain to Mrs. Gar
wood that she would return early
in the morning, Noel started to
knock on the door Of the woman's
sitting room. But she stopped,
hearing angry voices inside. 81
tell you I'm sick Of staying in this
house," Fay Garwood exclaimed
shrilly.
you're going to be lot sicker.
Il you don't look out" Noel heard
Hichens say in a most unbutlerish
voice. And next time, don't draw
so much money, do you hear?"
The mans voice sounded peremp-
tory.
Noel stood there in surprise. Did
Hichens have some strange, sim
lister influence over Fay Garwood?
From his tone he seemed to be the
one in authority.
Noel heard him moving toward
the door then. She stepped back,
making it appear that she was just
coming downstairs. When Hichens
came out, she saw he had a book
in his hand. It was Correct Eng
lish'.
Evidently he didn't want her to
see it for he put it quickly behind
his back when he saw her stand
ing there.
I'm leaving" Noel told him.
"Please tell Mrs. Garwood I'll re-
turn early in the morning."
The buffers face was again i'm
passive.
"Also, Hichens," Noel began,
looking him straight in the eye, ''if
I have any more telephone calls
from my friends. want to receive
them"
Hichens gave start, then quick
~ recovered. Very good, Miss. !"
he said stiff1y.
It was nearly 6 o'clock when
Noel reached the De Luxe. Laurie
flashed her a quick smile. "Oh,
Noel, it's so good to see you. I've
missed you like everything"
A few minutes later Noel saw
Julian coming across the street.
Her heart gave a lurch. It had
been ages since she had seen him,
she felt. She had almost forgotten
bow good-looking he was with that
little incipient dimple in his strong
chin, and his adorable smile.
Then he was standing before
her, both her hands held between
his. "How many centuries has il
been? ?" he asked. -.
He turned to Laurie and spoke