John observed, however, that Josiah, who took care of the church, was not in his usual seat near the door.

He was at home terribly alarmed and making ready for his departure on Monday.

The rector missing him called after church, but his knock was not answered.
When Mr.Grey in the afternoon declared he would take a walk and mail some letters, Mrs.Ann called John into the library.

"Well," she said, "did you see Josiah ?" "Yes, aunt." It was characteristic of John Penhallow even thus early in life that he was modest and direct in statement.

He said nothing of his mode of reaching Josiah.