Gard nodded. "I met them at the train last night. Yes--she is--herself."

"She had an awful close call!" Teddy exclaimed, his face grown grave.

There was reminiscent silence for a moment. With an active swing of his

athletic body, Dorothy's adorer collected his hat, gloves and cane in

one sweep, spun on his heel with gleeful ease, smiled his sudden sunny

smile, and waved a quick good-by.

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