Then Jane's voice sounded very near, as she leaned
out of the window. "I guess they have went,
ma'am," said she. "I seen something run."

"I can hear them," said Mrs. Meeks, queru-
lously.

"I seen them run," persisted Jane, who was tired
and wished to be gone.

"Well, close that window, anyway, for I know I
hear them, even if they have gone," said Mrs. Meeks.
The three heard with relief the window slammed
down.

The light flashed out, and simultaneously Lily
Jennings and Johnny Trumbull turned indignantly
upon Arnold Carruth.

"There, you have gone and let all those poor cats
go," said Johnny.

"And spoilt everything," said Lily.

Arnold rubbed his shoulder. "You would have
let go if you had been hit right on the shoulder
by a great shoe," said he, rather loudly.

"Hush up!" said Lily. "I wouldn't have let my