I wish to be alone." The man would have spoken, but Miss Loach silenced him with a sharp gesture and pointed to the door.

In silence he went upstairs with Susan, and in silence left the house.

It was a fine night, and Susan stopped for a moment at the door to drink in the fresh air.

She heard the heavy footsteps of a policeman draw near and he passed the house, to disappear into the path on the opposite side of the road.

When Susan returned to the kitchen she found supper ready.