But in her heart she mourned over what she considered, for the first time in her life, a great mistake in the management of Madame.
* * * * * After Tom's return from New Orleans, he continued to go to the cottage as usual, and so long as no questions were asked, he said nothing; but when his master inquired how they were getting on there, he answered that Missy Rosy was better.

When a fortnight had elapsed, he thought the fugitives must be out of harm's way, and he feared Mr.Bruteman might be coming soon to claim his purchase.

Accordingly he one day informed his master, with a great appearance of astonishment and alarm, that the cottage was shut up, and all the inmates gone.
Fitzgerald's first feeling was joy; for he was glad to be relieved from the picture of Rosa's horror and despair, which had oppressed him like the nightmare.

But he foresaw that Bruteman would suspect him of having forewarned her, though he had solemnly pledged himself not to do so.

He immediately wrote him the tidings, with expressions of surprise and regret.