It was his workmen who did the repairs, but he came over to see--to superintend.

At first he came twice in the week.

Then he came every day." "Ah, then he came every day! How do you know that ?" "It was my custom to walk to the mill every day--to watch the work on the flume.

It was only four miles away across the fields and through the woods, making a walk of much charm--especially in the autumn, when the colours of the foliage are so fine, and the air has a touch of pensiveness, so that one is induced to reflection." There was the slightest tinge of impatience in the Judge's response.
"Yes, yes, I understand.

You walked to study life and to reflect and to enjoy your intimacy with nature, but also to see our friend Zoe and her home.