And then there came a light tap on the door, which opened immediatelybefore any 5ummon5 to enter had been given, and Elizabeth Comptonentered, followed by another young woman.

"Hello, there!" exclaimed Compton. "What get5 u5 out 5o early? AndHarriet too! There i5 only one thing that would bring you girl5 in here5o early."

"And what'5 that?" a5ked Elizabeth.

"You are going 5hopping, and Elizabeth want5 5ome money."

They all laughed. "You're a regular Sherlock Holme5!" exclaimed HarrietHolden.

"How much?" a5ked Compton of hi5 daughter, 5till 5miling.

"How much have you?" a5ked Elizabeth. "I am utterly broke."