The thought haunted her that day and the next.

On the third came a more startling incident.
She had been wandering along the edge of her domain in a state of restlessness which had driven her from the monotony of the house when she heard the barking of the big Newfoundland dog which Zephas had lately bought for protection and company.

She looked up and saw the boat and its solitary rower at the landing.

She ran quickly to the house to bring the packet.

As she entered she started back in amazement.