But it got away, and I didn't find it.

I saw somebody a-passing of the gate up the lane, but I warn't quick enough to see who." "Going which way ?" "Please, sir, up towards here.

If I hadn't turned into the field, I should ha' met him face to face.

I dun know who it was." "Did you hear any noise near the pond, or see any movement in its direction, before you were accosted by Broom ?" "Please, sir, no." It appeared to be of little use to detain Mr.Duff.In his stead young Broom was called in.

A fine-grown young fellow of nineteen, whose temperament may be indicated by two words--cool and lazy.