The Wharf by the Docks - A Novel by Florence Warden
page 108 of 286 (37%)
page 108 of 286 (37%)
![]() | ![]() |
|
"But what's he doing here now? You're not by yourself now." Max himself could hardly help laughing at this question and comment. "I thought I ought to explain to you my appearance here," said he, modestly. "Very well, then; you can go as soon as you like." "Granny!" protested the girl in a whisper; "don't be rude to him, Granny. He's been very kind." "Kind! I dare say!" Max thought it was time to go, and he rose and stood ready to make a little speech. At that moment there was a noise in the outhouse, and both Mrs. Higgs and Carrie seemed suddenly to lose their interest in him, and to direct their attention to the door. Then Mrs. Higgs made a sign to Carrie, who went out of the room and into the outhouse. As Max turned to watch her, the light went out. By this time Carrie had shut the door behind her, and Max was, as he supposed, alone with the old woman. He was startled, and he made an attempt to find the door leading into the outhouse and to follow the girl; but this was not so easy. While he was fumbling for the door, he found himself suddenly seized in a strong grip, and, taken unawares, he was unable to cope with an |
|