As well as he was able, Robert described the lady's appearance.
"Oh, yes, I know her now," cried Joe Dolan. "There were only two ladies, you see, and the other was short and stout."
"Well, what became of Mrs. Vernon?"
"She went out ahead of the others."
"Alone?"
"Yes."
"Do you know what direction she took?"
"I do not."
"Are you sure she did not come back?"
"I didn't see anything of her, and I've been around ever since."