Heaven only knew what would happen then, but it was provided that there should be plenty of time to prepare for anything which might ensue.

The point upon which Mrs.Goddard had not spoken plainly was that which concerned her probable treatment of her husband after his liberation.

She had passed that question over in silence.

She had probably never dared to decide.

Most probably she would at the last minute seek some safer retreat than Billingsfield and make tip her mind to hide for the rest of her life.