11/27 It led me past the schoolhouse down by the big swamp. I thought that no one was there, and I went and sat down upon the steps to rest a moment. The door behind me was partly open. Then I heard two voices: the schoolmaster and Jean Hugon were inside--close to me--talking. I would have run away, but I heard Mr.Haward's name." Her hand went to her heart, and she drew a sobbing breath. |