"Coca, you can help me, and I will soon ask you to do so," said Ida
almost in a whisper; "but now--I cannot tell you now," and she
hurried out of the car.
CHAPTER XXIII
THE MYSTERY SOLVED
Ida Giles had always been unpopular, and the kindness shown her by
Cora Kimball, following opt the timely rescue of her from Lem Gildy,
came to the unhappy girl like a revelation.
For the first time in her dissatisfied life Ida determined to do
what her better nature prompted her to do, even at the risk of
getting into trouble. She determined to clear up the mystery that
had been hanging so heavily over the heads of Cora and her friends.
"I--I don't care what Sid thinks--or says," murmured Ida, "I'm done
with him forever."
She hurried to a select bowling alley, where she was pretty sure she
would find Sid. Within the little office in front one might buy
confections or ice cream, and at the same time be able to look in on
the alleys, where athletic young men were banging away at the pins.
Ida sent in word by the clerk, and Sid came out at once when he
heard who wished to speak to him. Ida was struck at his appearance.
He looked thin and worn, but, more than that, worried.
"Sid," she began bravely, "you must come with me at once.
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