Dyke's good and there was nea wind." They were all silent for a few moments, and then Kit said, "Well, Richardson is a cunning hound." He paused and picked up his hat before he turned to Railton.

"I've a job at Ashness that must be finished to-night.

There's not much time, but if it's possible Tom and I will find the sheep." In the meantime, Grace walked home thinking hard.

Kit was Railton's friend, but he had used some tact, until she forced him to tell her the truth.

This, however, was not important, because she had got a jar.