They wanted Grizel to promise no to tell about their going to Double Dykes, and she promised because she was ower innocent to know what they went for--but their names are in the letter." A movement in the crowd was checked by the minister's uplifted arm.

"Go on," he cried.
"She wouldna tell me who they were, because it would have been breaking her promise," said Tommy, "but"-- he looked around him inquisitively--"but they're here at the funeral." The mourners were looking sideways at each other, some breathing hard, but none dared to speak before the minister.

He stood for a long time in doubt, but at last he signed to John to proceed with the filling in of the grave.

Contrary to custom all remained.

Not until the grave was again level with the sward did Mr.Dishart speak, and then it was with a gesture that appalled his hearers.