IN WHICH DAVID AIDS FRALE TO MAKE HIS ESCAPE

Elated by his talk with Cassandra, Frale walked eagerly forward, but as he neared Thryng’s cabin he moved more slowly. Why should he let that doctor help him? He could reach Farington some way — travelling by night and hiding in the daytime. But David was watching for him and strolled down to meet him.

“Good morning. Your sister says there is no time to lose. Come in here, and we’ll see if we can find a way out of this trouble.”

Having learned not to expect any response to remarks not absolutely demanding one, and not wishing the silence to dominate, David talked on, as he led Frale into the cabin and carefully closed the door behind them.