The children were playing, manifestly well cared for and content.

Mrs.Hoden had not seen Steele since I had.
Miss Samson had sent her servant.

There was a very decided change in the atmosphere of Mrs.Hoden's home, and I saw that for her the worst was past, and she was bravely, hopefully facing the future.
From there, I hurried to the main street of Linrock and to that section where violence brooded, ready at any chance moment to lift its hydra head.

For that time of day the street seemed unusually quiet.

Few pedestrians were abroad and few loungers.