The chief injury was to her leg, and there was
grave danger of it being permanently lame. As soon as she was in
better condition it was decided to have a noted specialist treat her.
Prince remained missing, nor was there any report of the saddle being
located, though Mr. Ford offered a liberal reward for that, or the
return of the horse.
Betty had telephoned for her three friends. Her voice held in it the
hint of pleasure and mystery both, but to all inquiries of what was
wanted she returned only the answer:
"Come and see. I want you to meet some one."
It was two weeks after the accident, and, in a great measure, the
bitter memories of it had passed. Dodo was doing as well as could be
expected, and, save for a slight limp, Grace had fully recovered.
The three chums-- "graces" Will called them-- arrived at Betty's house
at the same time. With sparkling eyes she led them into the parlor.
"But what is it?" whispered Amy.
"If it's a strange young man, I'm not going to go and meet him," said
Mollie, with quick decision.
"It's a man, but not young, and I think you'll be glad to meet him,"
answered Betty.
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