Then, suddenly, she had taken a step more decided and unusual than had ever entered Charlotte's mind.
The footpath through the park was very wet and muddy.

Every branch dropped water.

They were a little frightened at what they were doing, and their hearts were troubled by many complex emotions.

But fortunately the walk was a short one, and the shortest way to the rectory lay directly through the churchyard.

Without a word Mrs.Sandal took it; and without a word she turned aside at a certain point, and through the long, rank, withered grasses walked straight to the squire's grave.