Social obligations were forgotten in the overwhelming excitement, and Mr.and Mrs.Verner were left to keep house for themselves.

Tynn, indeed, recollected himself, and turned back.
"No," said Mr.Verner.

"Go with the rest, Tynn, and see what it is, and whether anything can be done." He might have crept thither himself in his feeble strength, but he had not stirred out of the house for two years..