18/18 'We often have such storms as this. Fancy riding o' horseback through the place: of course they will hear and see nobody while they make that noise; but they are always afraid to get off, in case some of our fellows should burst out upon 'em, and tie them up to the gate-post, as they have done before now. Good-night, Mr.Stockdale.' She closed the window and went to her room, where a tear fell from her eyes; and that not because of the alertness of the riding-officers.. |