I went to console his wife; and then I saw the little one.

I held her in my arms, and thought, as I looked at her, that I had never seen such a lovely face.

Then I saw no more of her; and my wonder was aroused on hearing some of the tradespeople say that Mrs.Dornham had not been in town for some weeks.
I believed she was ill, and went to see.

My wonder was as great as your own at finding the house closed.

Husband, wife, and child had disappeared as though by magic from the place, leaving no clew or trace behind them." The rector was almost alarmed at the effect of his words.