clear-sighted, with sound common sense. Of course, she would stop caring for Dick Thornton after a time if he felt no affection for her. But how convince her of this at the present moment? [Pg 155] [Pg 155] "I had been fearing something like this, Barbara," Eugenia said finally. "I don't mean in connection with Nona. I never dreamed of her entering into the situation. Dick is a splendid fellow, but after all he has only one arm. Besides, I don't think Judge Thornton is really wealthy. They spend a great deal of money. I know from all I have heard that Judge Thornton makes a great deal, but that Mrs. Thornton is very extravagant and very ambitious." Barbara got up. "Let's go to bed, Gene dear. Of course, nothing you can say will make any difference. But I promise to turn over a new leaf. Away with all human weakness!" Barbara started to wave her hand, but instead clutched at Eugenia's arm frantically. "Great heavens, who was that, Gene?" she whispered. "I am sure I saw some one sliding along between the trees. He was crouched over as if he feared we might see him." Eugenia took the younger girl's arm. "It was no one, my dear. But remember,[Pg 156] this is a haunted house and a ghost is supposed to wander all over the estate. Keep hold of my hand and we'll run to the house. Perhaps we may get there before the ghost does." [Pg 156] [Pg 157] [Pg 157] CHAPTER XIII An Arrest CHAPTER XIII An Arrest "I want you to know that I understand who the ghost was last night, Eugenia," Barbara said unexpectedly next morning. Eugenia was just about to leave her bedroom, Nicolete having gone downstairs half an hour before. At these words the older girl turned and stood straight and severe with her shoulders braced against the wall as if for support.
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