When the clatter of the mare's hoofs had died away in the
distance, I walked slowly up to the farm. I was quite sure about
the ear-rings this time. At least, about the one in her left
ear.



"Ah," said Daphne, as I entered the room,"where have you been all
this time?"

All things considered, I thought that was rather good.

"I don't think I've been into Cornwall," I said,"but I've done
Devon pretty thoroughly."

"We went back for you."

"Ah!"

"Why do you say 'Ah!' ?"

"Oh, I don't know. Didn't see anything of a ram, did you?" I
added carelessly.

There was a pause.

"Not until after he'd seen Berry," said Jonah.

"Ah, where is Berry?"