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The front door stood wide open, and Elsie and Vera could see across the street. To passers-by they were two young and beautiful women chatting together as if they had not a single trouble in the world.
The situation spoke for itself. One woman was going to a fancy-dress ball and the other was standing to witness her departure. Some way off down the street, was the sound of horse's hoofs as a cab came along in response to Vera's whistle. She wore a smile on her lips, but the words she spoke convinced Elsie of the danger ahead.