Once again the bowed head was lifted, and this time a sparkle of unshed tears were visible in the shadowed eyes.
"You have not yet explained to me what we were to do?
Your plans for tomorrow ?" "Because I scarcely have any," I replied, comprehending that now she claimed partnership in this adventure.

"This has all occurred so suddenly, I have only acted upon impulse.

No doubt those back at the Landing will endeavor to pursue us; they may have discovered already our means of escape and procured boats.

My principal hope is that they may take it for granted that we have chosen the easier way and gone down stream.

If so we shall gain so much more time to get beyond their reach.