"No, sir, they wos to go all together."
"Are you sure of that?"
"As sure as I can be, sir."
"You have given me sensible answers to all my questions, my dear. I noticed when you came upstairs with us that you kept your eyes closed. I suppose you were sleepy."
"It wasn't that, sir."
"What was the reason?"
"I was frightened, sir."
"Of what?"
Barbara looked around timidly, and drew closer to the fire. "There's shadders in this 'ere 'ouse," she said, in a low tone.
"There are shadows everywhere, Barbara," I answered, as Bob and I exchanged glances. "Tell us what you mean."