"I hope none of this foolishness'll reach Mis' Elsworth's ears," she called, in a friendly voice. "I hope it won't," muttered Joe, fervently, and stood watching her till the old man pulled his sleeve. "Lanham may not keep his word to the girl. Best go down there, hadn't we?" The young man made no answer, but turned and ran. He longed for some one to wreak vengeance on.