CHAPTER IV
HEPWORTH'S QUESTION
"Where are you going?" asked Verrell, following Hepworth from the parlour and down the passage to the door. There was something in Hepworth's voice and manner that alarmed him. Hepworth stood at the door, staring absently-minded at his horse and trap. At Verrell's question he laughed harshly and turned to look at his questioner with a strange expression on his face.
"Aye, where?" said he. "Where? Come, we must go somewhere. There is much to do, and the sooner we set about doing it the better."
Verrell followed him to the trap. Hepworth bade him get in and took the reins from the
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