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The news of the finding of Winifred spread like wildfire. It seemed to reach those others searching the wood and the moors by a species of mental telegraphy. It was known in the woods a few minutes later, and the shouts of the seekers reached the strained ears of those on the moors. As if by magic a crowd gathered round the cottage. Prominent amongst them were the Delameres.
"No occasion to go inside," Marston said. "I found the young lady some time ago, but she gave me the slip. The light of the cottage window attracted her, I suppose, and she obtained shelter there. No, she is not much the worse, but Dr. Beard deems it prudent to keep her here for the night."