That night Garnet lingered in his wife's room to ask—
"Do you think Barb really missed the road, or was that——"
"Yes, they took the old creek road by mistake."
"Has Fair—said anything to her?"
"No; she didn't expect or wish it——"
"Well, I don't see why."
—"And he's hardly the sort to do unexpected things."
"They've agreed to ride right after breakfast. What d'you reckon that's for?"
"Not what you wish. But still, for some reason she wants you to leave him entirely to himself."
College being in session breakfast was early.