"Had such knowledge anything to do with her prophecy?"
"No."
In spite of this denial, Tim looked so uneasy that Dan felt sure he was not speaking the truth. Determined to know it at any cost, he was about to ask a leading question, when Tim caught his hand and clapped him on the shoulder.
"Don't ask me any questions, rye. When the time comes, I'll tell ye all."
"All what?"
"All these things ye wish to know--about the old lady and Dr. Merle and the prophecy."
"When will the time come?"
"On the day ye take Meg to church," said Tim, and with a significant nod marched away.
Dan did not attempt to stay him, but stood reflectively looking at the ground.
"I'll speak to Jarner again," he said, thoughtfully; "in spite of what he says, there is some mystery about Meg. If Jarner doesn't know it, Dr. Merle does. I'll see him."