Then he saw a form moving toward him through the shadows of the bushes.

Another moment, and the form left the concealing shadow, and, in the bright moonlight, he recognized Judy.
At first, the man's feeling was that of annoyance.

He did not wish to be disturbed at such a time by the presence of the mountain girl.

But his habitual gentleness toward poor Judy, together with a very natural curiosity as to why she was following him at that time of the night, when he had supposed her in bed and asleep, led him to greet her kindly as he came from behind the tree: "Well, Judy, are you, too, out enjoying the moonlight ?" The girl stopped suddenly and half-turned as if to run; but, at his words, stood still.
"What is it, Judy ?" he asked, going to her.

"What is the matter ?" "There's a heap the matter!" she answered, regarding him with that sly oblique look; while Brian noticed a feeling of intense excitement in her voice.