Mary had often noticed and spoken of her inconsistencies.
The dinner hour passed.

Frado had not appeared.

Mrs.B.made no inquiry or search.

Aunt Abby looked long, and found her concealed in an outbuilding.

"Come into the house with me," implored Aunt Abby.
"I ain't going in any more," sobbed the child.
"What will you do ?" asked Aunt Abby.
"I've got to stay out here and die.