He found summer was upon him with no plans made for its enjoyment.

He found William had started West for a two weeks' business trip.

But what he did not find one day--at least at first--was his wife, when he came home unexpectedly at four o'clock.

And Bertram especially wanted to find his wife that day, for he had met three people whose words had disquieted him not a little.

First, Aunt Hannah.