"I did wonder." "I'm glad you did it, Weatherstaff," said Colin.

"You'll know how to keep the secret." "Aye, I'll know, sir," answered Ben.

"An' it'll be easier for a man wi' rheumatics to come in at th' door." On the grass near the tree Mary had dropped her trowel.

Colin stretched out his hand and took it up.

An odd expression came into his face and he began to scratch at the earth.