Upon their return home the girls were full of eager questions, but the squire said shortly: "My dears, the less we talk about it, the better.

Your mother and I differ entirely on the subject.

She believes that Reuben Whitney is guilty.

I am absolutely convinced he is innocent.

Therefore, if you please, we will not discuss it." The following morning Kate Ellison went down to the school house.
"Mr.Shrewsbury," she said, putting her head in at the door, "could you come out for two or three minutes?
I want particularly to speak to you.
"Have you heard what took place yesterday, at Lewes ?" she asked when he came out.
"Yes, Miss Ellison.