But Alice forestalled any
open criticism by saying:
"We find we have to leave sooner than we expected. If you like, give
our meal to some poor person. We haven't had time to touch it."
"Oh, all right," answered the young girl at the desk. "We often give
what is left over to charity, and I'm sure the food on your table
won't come amiss. If you like I'll speak to the manager, and see if
he'll give you a rebate----"
"No, we haven't time for that--too much of a hurry," answered Alice.
"Come along, Ruth."
They hurried outside, and Alice glanced quickly up and down the
street for a glimpse of the two men. They were not in sight.
"I wish we were rich!" suddenly exclaimed Alice, as she took her
sister's arm, and hurried in the direction of the elevated that would
take them home.
"Why?" asked Ruth.
"Because then we could afford to take a taxicab. We ought to warn
Russ as soon as possible. How much money have you, Ruth?"
"Not enough for a taxicab, I'm afraid." She hastily counted it over.
Alice did the same.
"No," decided the younger girl, with a sigh.
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