No, I had surely made a mistake, the house had not stood on that spot; it would appear in sight a little further on.

I took a few uncertain steps onwards, and then again stood still, my brain reeling, my heart swelling nigh to bursting with anguish.

I was still standing motionless, with hand pressed to my breast, when Nuflo overtook me.

"Where is it--the house ?" I stammered, pointing with my hand.

All his stolidity seemed gone now; he was trembling too, his lips silently moving.