People Like That

llowed me, however, and on the front porch, where Mrs. Mundy was alrea

ss of the seemingly deserted street, and for a while we could distinguish nothin

again. "It is too cold out here. I t

tter over my shoulders, and, coming back to the porch, went down its steps and across the stre

rew the coat to Mrs

at's better." With skilful movement she helped the girl, who seemed dazed, to steady

was dropped in her hands. "If he j

, leaning over her, he took the girl by the arm and lifted her to her feet. "Can you tell what has ha

rm, motioned Selwyn to take hold of the other. "Run ahead," she nodded to me, "and fix up a dose of that aromat

rm and cheerful room, but at her entrance understanding seemed to give her strength. With

come in there. I'm b

ut you'll have to-to rest, first." Firmly she was led to the couch and pushed

yes to his. Then, with hand that shook badly, she took the glass

aised to his, and in them was what seemed frightened but guarded recognition. Quickly she dropped them and glanced ar

l you, I must. I-

y from me. "When you're steady you can go. Mr. Thorn

of her a hand was dug in the couch on which she was sitting. "I'm all right

l across it. Her hair was short and thick and parted on the side, giving her a youthful, boyish look that was in odd contrast to the sudden terror in her eyes, and for the first time I saw how slight and frail she was, saw that about her whi

nd on her trembling ones. "Did so

and fell and struck my head on the pavement. Don't let anybody telephone

d to Selwyn. "Mr. Thorne will go wi

tumblingly, and again I saw the quick, frightened look she gave Selwyn, a look in which was i

t Selwyn she did not look again. "I'm going. Thank you for letting me come in." Blindly she staggered to the door, her hands outstretched as if to feel what she could not

ut before I could reach her she fell in a heap at the door, and as