He soon concluded there was some mistake, and afterwards, when he heard the housekeeper enter the kitchen from the garden door, he was interested enough to get up with alacrity and call to her.

"A gown has come for you, Mrs.Martha," he cried.

Now, he thought, the mistake would be proved; but she only came in soberly, and took up the gown as if it was an expected thing.

He bade her good-night.

"Good-night," said she, looking at him.