In the slow strength of its growth, by the rounding of its bole, and the spreading of its roots, it had so rent and crumbled the wall as to make through it a little ravine, leading to the top of the ha-ha.

When they reached it, before even Tom saw it, Letty turned from him, and was up in a moment.

At the top she turned to bid him good night, but there he was, close behind her, insisting on seeing her safe to the house.
"Is this the way you always come ?" asked Tom.
"I never was on Durnmelling land before," answered Letty.
"How did you find the short-cut, then ?" he asked.

"It certainly does not look as if it were much used." "Of course not," replied Letty.

"There is no communication between Durnmelling and Thornwick now.