Surely that was a strange voice. A man was talking very earnestly to her
father.

It was Miles Burlock!




CHAPTER V

MILES BURLOCK


What could that man want of her father?

And what was so mysterious about their conversation that reached her
ears in spite of her attempting to enter the house without intruding
upon her father's company?

Her name was being spoken, and why would Aunt Libby not open that door?

"There she is now," said Major Dale, as Dorothy gave one more knock.
"Daughter, come this way. We are waiting for you."

How hard her heart beat! And how foolish she was to be nervous!

"This gentleman," began Major Dale, "wants you to hear a story. It may
be sad for ears so young, but perhaps the knowledge that you have helped
Mr. Burlock to settle one point in this story may make it more