But how on earth did she get--" The minister motioned him to silence.
"I'll stand by you," he whispered.

"Don't speak.

Leave it to me." A step sounded on the back step.

The dining-room door was hurriedly thrown open.
"'Bishy," called Miss Pepper eagerly.

"'Bish, where are you ?" "Here--here I be, Laviny," faltered Kyan.
His sister appeared on the threshold.