It was a shabby trick of Peters."
Kate assented. "It was because I felt instinctively that Mrs.
Peters had it in her to do tricks like that, that I never would
have anything to do with her," said Kate, "more than to be passing
civil. This is how she gets her revenge, and her hired girl, for
no wages, I'll be bound! It's a shabby trick. I'm glad Adam
saved me the trouble of telling her so."
Robert took Nancy Ellen home, and then drove to Bates Corners with
Kate.
"In a few days now I hope we can see each other oftener," he said,
on the way. "I got a car yesterday, and it doesn't seem so
complicated. Any intelligent person can learn to drive in a short
time. I like it so much, and I knew I'd have such constant use
for it that -- now this is a secret -- I ordered another for Nancy
Ellen, so she can drive about town, and run out here as she
chooses. Will she be pleased?"
"She'll be overjoyed! That was dear of you, Robert. Only one
thing in world would please her more," said Kate.
"What's that?" asked Robert.
Kate looked him in the eye, and smiled.
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