There, on the kitchen-floor, in front of the yet fireless grate, lay the body of Letty Lovel.

A hideous dog was sitting on his haunches at her head.

The moment she entered, again the animal stretched out a long, bony neck, and sent forth a howl that rang penetrative through the house.

It sounded in Mary's ears like the cry of the whole animal creation over the absence of their Maker.

They raised her and carried her to Mary's room.