After all, the girl had supplanted her.

Still she was curious and could not refuse.
"I'm often busy and daresay Mrs.Charnock is, while Stephen does not stop work until late.

However, if you like to take your chance----" "Thank you," said Charnock; "we'll take the risk of finding you not at home.

Now perhaps it wouldn't be much trouble if you told Jasper I'm in difficulties.

You'll see his place when you cross the ravine near the bluff." Helen rode away, but when she saw Jasper's farm it was a mile off the trail and she had to cross a broken sandy belt.