ANNIE MOVES IN The hum of a motor at the gate brought Mary Gage to the window once more, the third morning after Doctor Barnes' visit.

It was Doctor Barnes now, she knew.

She could not see that he now helped out of the car a passenger who looked about her curiously, more especially at the figure of Sim Gage who, hands in pockets, stood gazing at them as they drove into the yard.
"Listen," said Doctor Barnes under his breath to the young woman, "that's the man--that's Sim Gage.

Don't show surprise, and don't talk.
Remember what I've told you.

For God's sake, play the game!" Sim Gage slowly approached the car, and the doctor accosted him.