There I met with a laboring man who showed me the way to the village.

From the inn I sent a letter to Miss Laroche's aunt, explaining what had happened, and asking leave to call at the Hall on the next day.
Early in the morning the rector came to me at the inn.

He brought sad news.

Miss Laroche was suffering from a nervous attack, and my visit to the Hall must be deferred.

Speaking next of the missing man, I heard all that Mr.Loring could tell me.