THE REDEMPTION OF ANTHONY
she could go, and Peter gave chase, At the first turn in the woods she plunged into Drake's arms. He stood quietly and held her until Peter was almost upon them.
"What is it?" he asked softly, but she only burrowed her head into his coat.
"Take me away—take me away from Peter."
"Priscilla, I insist upon being treated seriously," said Peter firmly, approaching her, and paying no attention at all to Drake.
She raised her head and glared at him.
"Go away—go away! I never want to see you again!" she cried.
With one groan Peter flung away and disappeared among the trees.
"Now, what's it all about?" said Drake.
"He's been saying such things to me!" she confessed. "I thought all along he meant mother, and I said such awful things back, and then he meant—me!"
"Dear me! I suppose he's in love with you—is he?"
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