My first thought was for the hooks and eyes, which undoubtedly were scattered with the fragments of the clock, but fortunately every hook was in its place, and only one eye was straightened.

I draw a veil over the scolding which I got, and the numerous threats that I should stay at home.
As the clock was broken we had no means for judging of the time, and thus we were among the first who arrived at Captain Howard's.

This gave Juliet and Anna an opportunity of telling Agnes of my mishap.

She laughed heartily, and then immediately changing the subject she inquired after Cousin Emma, and when we had heard from her.

After replying to these questions Anna asked Agnes about Penoyer, and when she had seen him.
"Don't mention it," said Agnes, "but I have a suspicion that he stopped yesterday at the depot when I did.