Nevertheless, when Elizabeth laughed, he understood her and laughed too.
"Mr.Herrick," she said suddenly, and her voice became grave, "I am so glad to have this opportunity of speaking to you alone--without my sister, I mean.

For months--for nearly two years--I have longed to see you and thank you for what you have done for Cedric.

No--do not stop"-- for in his surprise Malcolm had paused in the act of crossing the road; "they are looking back, and I do not want them just now," and here she waved her hand a little impatiently.

"We must follow them through that gate into the woodland path that leads to Rotherwood.

It is so pretty in daylight.