I went into the parlor, and out upon the front porch.

Then I went back into the house to seek some one who might call her.

I was even willing to avail myself of the services of citric acid, for I could not leave that house without speaking to her again.
In a moment Mrs.Chester appeared from some inner room.

I believe she suspected that I had something to say to her which had nothing to do with the bear or the Larramies, for I had been conscious that my speech had been a little rambling, as if I were earnestly thinking of something else than what I was saying, and that she desired I should be taken away without an opportunity to unburden my mind; but now, hearing me tramping about and knowing that I was looking for her, she was obliged to show herself.
As she came forward I noticed that her expression had changed somewhat.

There was nothing merry about her eyes; I think she was slightly pale, and her brows were a little contracted, as if she were doing something she did not want to do.
"I hope you found everything all right," she said.
I looked at her steadily.