The squire said he would turn back.

Mrs.
Goddard had reached her destination.

John and the vicar would return to the vicarage.

John tried to linger a moment, to get a word with Mrs.
Goddard.

He was so persistent that she let him follow her through the wicket gate and then turned quickly.
"What is it ?" she asked, rather suddenly, holding out her hand to say good-bye.
"Oh, nothing," answered John.