She watched it for a moment intently, then lifted her head as the sound of a bell came through the wood to her.

She looked up at the sun, which was slanting towards evening.

She seemed about to speak, but with second thought, moved on slowly past the mill and towards the Meeting-house.

He stepped on beside her.

She kept her eyes fixed in front of her, as though oblivious of his presence.
"You shall hear me speak.