“I do not know what I must do,” said Grace. “You say she has gone away, and I—I came to her from Derrick.”
“From Mr. Derrick!” Anice exclaimed; and then both relapsed into silence.
It was Anice who spoke first
“Mamma was going to send some things to Mr. Derrick this morning,” she said. “I will have the basket packed and take it myself. If you will let me, I will go with you as soon as I can have the things prepared.”
CHAPTER XLI - “A Soart o' Pollygy”
The interview between Anice and Derrick was a long one. At the end Derrick said:
“I shall go to Ashley-Wold.”
Grace had been called out almost immediately after his return to the house; but on his way home he met Anice, and having something to say about the school, he turned toward the Rectory with her.
They had not gone far, however, before they were joined by a third party,—Mr. Sammy Craddock, who was wending his way Crownward. Seeing them, Mr. Craddock hesitated for a moment, as if feeling somewhat doubtful; but as they approached him, he pulled off his hat. “I dunnot know,” he said, “after aw, if it would not be as well to ha' a witness. Hope yo're nicely, Miss,” affably; “an' th' same to yo', Parson. Would yo'” clearing his throat, “would yo' moind shakin' honds wi' a chap?”