They were seated in the shade of the wisteria, and the two were close upon them before they heard their voices.

Deppingham started and involuntarily allowed his hand to go to his temple, as if to check the thought that flitted through his brain.
"Good Lord," he said to himself, "is it possible that they are considering that demmed Saunders's proposition?
Surely they can't be thinking of that!" As he led the way across the green, Browne's voice came to them distinctly.

He was saying earnestly: "The mere fact that we have come out to this blessed isle is a point in favour of the islanders.

Chase won't overlook it and you may be sure Sir John Brodney is making the most of it.

Our coming is a guarantee that we consider the will valid.