My wife screamed when she saw her going." The woman raised her head.

She was still sobbing, with no tears in her eyes, but only horror.

Her hands were clenched about her husband's arm.
She struggled to speak and failed, and the man bowed his head to comfort her.

And then Captain Rifle stood at their side.

His face was haggard, and a glance told Alan that he knew.
"Who was it ?" he demanded.
"This lady thinks it was Miss Standish." Alan did not move or speak.