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 we shall find him at the homestead when we get in; and there are the lights."

Her companion looked sidelong at Irralie; then, hesitating, at the constellation of lights which had burst upon them unawares; and so made up his mind.

"We shall not find him there," said he, with a nervous laugh. "I'm sorry to confirm your worst suspicions, but the fact is, Miss Villiers, I'm the man himself!"