Breuil and his wife were happy.

After dinner Josephine explained again how they were to give the medicine she was leaving, and at two o'clock they left on their return journey to Adare House.

The sun had disappeared hours before.

Gray banks of cloud filled the sky, and it had grown much colder.
"We will reach home only a little before dark," said Philip.

"You had better ride, Josephine." He was eager to reach Adare House.