The old couple who are in charge sleep in the village to-night.

I did not want them here.

You have quitted the Government service, I think ?' 'A year or so since.' 'When did you return from America ?' 'Two days back.' 'And paid your visit to Copsley immediately ?' 'As early as I could.' 'That was true friendliness.

You have a letter for me ?' 'I have.' He put his hand to his pocket for the letter.
'Presently,' she said.

She divined the contents, and nursed her resolution to withstand them.