Well, I think that's all." It was plausible, but Grace was not altogether satisfied.

Moreover, she imagined Vernon was not, and noted that Mrs.Vernon gave him a thoughtful glance.

All the same, there was nothing to be said, and she went to her tent.
At daybreak Vernon left the camp, and when he reached the pool walked round its edge and then sat down and lighted his pipe.

A few yards in front, a number of faint marks were printed on a belt of sand.

By and by he heard steps, and frowned when Winter came out from an opening in the row of trunks.