7/8 She seemed to be no less harassed and anxious than Brook herself. 'It is so mysterious! I do hope it will not be an incurable wound. I have again been thinking of what they said about Conjuror Trendle. I don't really believe in such men, but I should not mind just visiting him, from curiosity--though on no account must my husband know. Is it far to where he lives ?' 'Yes--five miles,' said Rhoda backwardly. |