animated as she tripped away to catch the car at the corner of the
street.

She had several errands to do, and she very much enjoyed the freedom of
running about to the different stores, to buy the pretty things regarding
which Mrs. Montague had discovered she possessed excellent taste and
judgment.

She had nearly completed her purchases--all but some lace, which that
lady wished to add to the ravishing tea-gown which was to be worn that
evening, and to get this she would have to pass Mr. Palmer's jewelry
store.

Her heart beat fast as she drew near it, for she had been hoping all the
way down town that she might see Ray and have a few minutes' chat with
him.

She glanced in at the large show-window, as she went slowly by, and,
fortunately, Ray was standing quite near, behind the counter, talking
with a customer.

He caught sight of her instantly, but indicated it only by a quick flash
of the eyes, and a grave bow, and quietly continued his conversation.

Mona knew, however, that having seen her, he would seek her at the
earliest possible moment, and so slowly sauntered on, looking in at
the different windows which she passed.

It was not long until she caught the sound of a quick step behind her,
and the next moment a firm, strong hand clasped hers, while a pair of