CHAPTER 12
BOOK 5: Jemmy Dawson
A Sad Communication is Made to Dr. Deacon
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Half an hour later Dr. Byrom and his daughter arrived. They came on horseback -- one steed sufficing for both -- Beppy being seated behind her father on a pillion, as was then the pleasant custom.
Dr. Byrom put up his horse at the little village inn, and then walked with his daughter to the cottage. Dr. Deacon met them at the door, and while greeting them kindly, informed them in a whisper whom they would find within.