Besides, a man that the police-runners were after could be more safe in obscurity, considering that he was a gentleman, than--" Barbara turned suddenly, and placed her hand upon her brother's mouth.
"Be silent for your life," she whispered, "here's papa." Voices were heard approaching the gate--those of Justice Hare and Squire Pinner.

The latter walked on; the former came in.

The brother and sister cowered together, scarcely daring to breathe; you might have heard Barbara's heart beating.

Mr.Hare closed the gate and walked on up the path.
"I must go, Richard," said Barbara, hastily; "I dare not stay another minute.

Be here again to-morrow night, and meanwhile I will see what can be done." She was speeding away, but Richard held her back.