7/25 If the truth was not known to any of you, how does it happen the others are gone ?" "So far as I am aware that is merely an accident. They walked over to the old Carlton place early this evening; there is sickness in the family, and they hoped to be of help. They were to return two hours ago, for I was here all alone, except for the negroes in their quarters. I cannot conceive what has occurred--unless they have learned in some way of the trouble here." "That must be the explanation; they have hidden themselves. |