Straight past the staring brother and sister he went, and around the house to the front steps.
Milo started to follow.

But Claire pointed toward a clump of men who were coming along not far behind the little burden-bearer.
At their head, hurried some one whose figure was silhouetted against the waning tree-glare.

And both the watchers recognized him.
Nearing the veranda, Brice spoke a few words to the men with him.

They scattered, surrounding the house.

Gavin came on alone.