It was not all clear,
yet it was clear enough, that they had taken every precaution to make
her sudden disappearance appear natural. They had removed all her
things, and left a note behind in womanly handwriting to explain her
hurried departure. There was a master criminal mind, watchful of every
detail, behind this conspiracy. He was guarding against every
possibility of rescue.
The driver began to use his whip and urge the team forward, the wagon
pounding along over the rough road at a rate which compelled the girl
to hang on closely to keep her seat. The man beside her bounced about,
and swore, but made no effort to touch her, or open conversation. The
uncertainty, the fear engendered by her thought, the drear silence
almost caused her to scream. She conquered this, yet could remain
speechless no longer.
"Where are you taking me?" she asked suddenly.
There was no reply, and she stared toward her silent companion, unable
to even perceive his outlines. His silence sent a thrill of anger
through her, and she lost control.
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