Without replying I made for the mill. But Mr. Norton was after me, and as I reached the door he collared me.

“When did you escape?” he repeated.

“I got out just a little while before you did,” I replied; and I did not see the necessity of adding that I was on bail.

“And what are you doing here?” he demanded.

“That is my business.”

“You have been spying on us.”

I was silent.

“Is that your boat down at the pier?”

“Yes.”