Had walked home with Mr.Hartsook that evening, and, happening to look out of the window toward morning, she saw some one cross the pasture.

Did not know who it was.

Thought it was Mr.Hartsook.Here Mr.Bronson (evidently prompted by a suggestion that came from what Small had overheard when he listened in the barn) asked her if Mr.Hartsook had ever said anything to her about the matter afterward.

After some hesitation, Hannah said that he had said that he crossed the pasture.

Of his own accord?
No, she spoke of it first.