Mother and daughter watched each other with a suspicion that never slept.
It was over a month from the time Freeling disappeared before Mrs.
Dinneford was strong enough to go out, except in her carriage.

In every case where she had ridden out, Edith had gone with her.
"If you don't care about riding, it's no matter," the mother would say, when she saw Edith getting ready.

"I can go alone.

I feel quite well and strong." But Edith always had some reason for going against which her mother could urge no objections.

So she kept her as closely under observation as possible.