With much affection, from
your loving
FATHER.
"Where's the envelope?" asked Farnsworth, as he raised an unsmiling face
to Azalea.
"I tore it up."
"Why?"
"I always do,--I never save envelopes. It was just a plain one."
"Address typewritten?"
"Yes."
"All right, Zaly. Here's your letter," and he handed it back to her.
CHAPTER IX
VANITY FAIR
The Farnsworths made no difference in their treatment of Azalea, after
her escapade. Bill had scolded her severely for taking the baby away
without leave, and sternly forbidden her ever to do so again, and the
girl had promised she would not.
Patty had said nothing to her on the subject, feeling that she could
best keep Azalea's friendliness by ignoring the matter, and she was
trying very hard to teach the girl the amenities of social life.
And Azalea was improving. She behaved much better at table and in the
presence of guests. Patty rejoiced at the improvement and, as she took
strict care that Azalea should have no opportunity to see Fleurette
alone, she feared no repetition of those anxious hours when the baby was
missing.
Elise rather liked the Western girl. They became good friends and went
for long strolls together. Elise was a good walker, and Azalea was
tireless.
One day they had gone a long distance from home, when suddenly Azalea
said, "I wish you'd stay here a few minutes, Elise, and wait for me.
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