The minister's wife bent her hooded head lower.

She had heard about Mrs.
Sloane, and felt as if she were confronted by a woman from Revelation and there was a flash of scarlet in the room.
"Go in and tell her we are coming," said Barney.

And Mrs.Sloane slipped out of the room cautiously, opening the door only a little way.

Her voice was heard, and suddenly Rebecca's rang out shrill in response, although they could not distinguish the words.

Mrs.Sloane looked out.