244 _ Fohnny's Scheme.

had taken that turning. And as
soon as she was gone, her little
brother popped out, and set off on
the road to the Elms.

He knew it quite well now, and
was only afraid that some one should
overtake him and turn him back.

The first part of the road was
straight and wide, and he kept look-
ing back to see if he were followed ;
and once or twice, when he saw a
girl or a woman, like May or his
mother, he squeezed right down un-
der the hedge until they had gone
past. His. heart beat at those times
very hard and loud; and he almost
wondered what was the matter with