CHAPTER VII


BETWEEN THE LINES

On Friday afternoon Harvey closed his desk with a feeling of relief. There
had been plenty of work for the past few days, and Harvey's thoughts had
acquired such wandering habits that his work seemed harder than usual. He
had not seen Katherine since Tuesday evening, but another note, dated
Thursday evening, was in his coat pocket. He read it again:--

MY DEAR MR. WEST: As you have inferred from the postmark I am back at
Truesdale; we returned Wednesday. I have about despaired of seeing
you here, at least of your own free will, so I have decided to kidnap
you. Will you come to a coaching party Saturday afternoon--or rather
a brake party? We shall start from our house, weather permitting, at
four o'clock, and drive out to Oakwood, returning by moonlight.
Please don't let any stupid business interfere with your coming down
and having a jolly time.

Cordially,

KATHERINE PORTER.

Harvey slowly folded the note and replaced it in his pocket. Then he spoke
to Jim.