As he went to the door Woodwell said, 'There is a worthy man--the deacon of our chapel, Mr.Havill--who would like to be friendly with you.

Poor man, since the death of his wife he seems to have something on his mind--some trouble which my words will not reach.

If ever you are passing his door, please give him a look in.

He fears that calling on you might be an intrusion.' Somerset did not clearly promise, and went his way.

The minister's allusion to the announcement of the marriage reminded Somerset that she had expressed a wish to know how the paragraph came to be inserted.