Besides I doubt your having the opportunity for sufficient study--that is Jonesboro yonder." The road rounded the crest of a sharp hill, and, from off the summit, we could look directly down into the river valley.

Except for little groves of scrub oak it was open country, the broad stream showing clearly between green banks, with few cultivated fields in sight.

We had turned toward the north, and the straggling town lay directly in front two miles away, so hidden behind trees the houses were scarcely distinguishable; a quarter of a mile below was the bridge.

I stood up, thrusting my head beyond the carriage cover, so as to see better.

To the west the woods concealed everything.