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Elsie stood for a moment oblivious to her surroundings, her whole attention fixed upon the letter in her hand. Here was a development which she had not expected. Not till now had she realised how much she had counted on the hope of seeing Dora Carney again. Nor could she be absolutely sure that the letter had come from the dramatic agent's daughter. Elsie knew little of the world, but, like most people who live in country places, she had read a daily paper carefully, and some weird stories came into her mind. Was this some subtle plot to lure her into a situation fraught with danger and difficulties?
Then Elsie's common sense came to her rescue, and she put the disturbing thought aside. The letter must be from Dora Carney. The girl had been prevented from keeping her appointment, and the appearance of the messenger-boy was the natural sequel. Doubtless Elsie had been described to the lad, and his sharp wits had been answerable for the rest. Elsie would have asked a question or two, but the boy had already vanished.