CHAPTER XIX

_Conclusion_

Mary Louise threw her arms around Elsie and hugged her tightly. It was so good to know that she was innocent--and safe!

"You've found the gold pieces!" exclaimed the girl, staring at the box in Mr. Gay's hand. "And the necklace!" she added, as the gypsy proudly put on the jewels and went off to show her people.

"Yes, I'll tell you all about it later," replied Mary Louise. "But first I want to hear about you, Elsie: why you are here, and how these gypsies have been treating you."

"They've been treating me splendidly! Much better than Aunt Mattie ever