That was the reason she went away.

And from the moment she left her home all trace of her was lost." "One would think," observed Kenneth, "that a poor, demented girl, wandering about the country, would be noticed by scores of people.

Did she take any clothing with her ?" "Only the dress she had on, sir, and not even a hat or a shawl." "What was her dress like ?" asked Beth, quickly.
"It was a light grey in color, and plainly made.

She wore a white collar, but that is all we can be certain she had on.

You see her mother is blind, and old Will doesn't observe very closely." "Does Lucy resemble her mother ?" inquired Beth.
"Very much, miss.