I will wire directly we arrive.' Alice was silenced, and sat half sulky, half sobbing, by the fire, while the preparations for departure went forward.

She offered help hysterically once or twice, but it was not needed.
The little car from the village arrived in half an hour.

The Squire stood at the hall door waiting for it.

He had not spoken since the news arrived except to give the most necessary orders.

But as he saw the car nearing the house, he turned to Elizabeth.
'I expect we shall cross to-night.