“Oh, yes, sir, for the moment I saw the horses bolt at the crash of thunder I knew they were in peril of their lives. Satan would never cease running till forcibly stopped, but I knew that at the first word from me he would get over his frenzy of fear. You see, sir, I had frolicked with Saint and Satan when they were colts, and they had quite an affection for me. So being quite near the hole in the rock, and familiar with the passage which made my descent easier, I hurried down it as fast as I could go, getting to the end of it just in time, and so close that it was no wonder it seemed as if I had dropped down from the skies.” “It was a brave deed, and saved two lives!” exclaimed Doctor White admiringly, adding: “Indeed, they owe you a double debt, for you saved them again to-night, besides preventing the robbery of the diamonds and plate. You have reason to be very proud of what you have done.” The great somber dark eyes gleamed with pleasure. Gipsy murmured: “I am happy to have been of service to Miss Willoughby’s relations. It helps me to pay my debt of gratitude for the kindness that has given me a home and shelter all my life.” Miss Willoughby flushed red, and answered quickly: “My dear, I have neglected my duty to you all along, but I did not fully realize until to-night that I was entertaining an angel unawares.” So few were the kind words of praise that had ever fallen to the waif’s lot that she burst into tears at this tribute to her worth. “I fear we are exciting our little patient too much. I will give her a powder, to ease her for to-night, and to-morrow, by your leave, I will send a trained nurse to pull her through all right,” said the doctor. “Pray do so, doctor; the best one you can find. Meanwhile, Lucinda shall watch by her to-night,” said Miss Willoughby, as he went out, remaining to share Laurie’s vigil until the officers arrived, near daylight, to convey their prisoners to jail. The next day dawned clear and bright and lovely, and Laurie and Lelia were not much worse off for their mishaps of yesterday. Quite different with Gipsy, whom Lucinda reported as feverish and delirious. Miss Willoughby wondered if she ought to postpone the house-party on this account, but Lelia demurred so quickly that she decided to let everything go on as planned. Lelia never referred to her threat of breaking her engagement last night. She was enthusiastic over Laurie, declaring he had saved her life, never giving Gipsy any credit, and apparently not realizing that through the despised girl both her life and her valuable diamonds had been saved. When Laurie reminded her reproachfully of this fact, she answered carelessly: “It was very fortunate that she overheard the wretches, was it not? I will give her a present. Do you think she would like a new dress, or money to spend?”