Arrived at the village, Betts turned into his cottage, with a nod to his companion, and Delane went on his way.
"Harvest"
Mrs. Humphry Ward
There was indeed a rumour in the village that old Halsey had seen "summat," but as Halsey had gone to bed immediately after Miss Leighton had had her say with him, and had refused to be "interviewed" even by his wife, there was a good deal of uncertainty even in the mind of his oldest pal, Peter Betts.
"Harvest"
Mrs. Humphry Ward