What would happen next?
Garth's man, Simpson, received her at the door, and again a possible danger was safely passed.

He had entered Garth's service within the last three years and evidently did not know her by sight.
Jane stood looking round the old hall, in the leisurely way of one accustomed to arrive for the first time as guest at the country homes of her friends; noting the quaint, large fireplace, and the shadowy antlers high up on the walls.

Then she became aware that Simpson, already half-way up the wide oak staircase, was expecting the nurse to hurry after him.

This she did, and was received at the top of the staircase by old Margery.

It did not require the lawn kerchief, the black satin apron, and the lavender ribbons, for Jane to recognise Garth's old Scotch nurse, housekeeper, and friend.