"It indicates that the book was donated by the state and was not
purchased with the endowment appropriation," she informed him.

"And it is out now. I wonder if you could tell me who has it?"

"Why, yes, sir. Just a moment."

She looked at some more cards, and came back to him. She looked a bit
disturbed.

"The book, `Poisonous Plants of New Jersey' was taken out by Miss Viola
Carwell," said the girl.



CHAPTER XII

BLOSSOM'S SUSPICIONS


Characteristic as it was of Colonel Ashley not to show surprise, he
could hardly restrain an indication of it when he reached The Haven, and
found Miss Mary Carwell and Viola there. They were not expected until
the next day, but while her niece was temporarily absent Miss Carwell
explained the matter.

"She couldn't stand it another minute. She insisted that I should pack
and come with her. Something seemed to drive her home."