No sooner had she reached the place, however, than she started back, with a low exclamation, and, standing on one side, looked cautiously forth.
"Come here," she said, in a whisper.
Mrs.Willoughby went over, and Minnie directed her attention to some one outside.

It was a gentleman on horseback, who was passing at a slow pace.

His head was bent on his breast.

Suddenly, as he passed, he raised his head and threw over the house a quick, searching glance.
They could see without being seen.

They marked the profound sadness that was over his face, and saw the deep disappointment with which his head fell.
"Scone Dacres!" said Minnie, as he passed on.