backkhouse

Updated: April 30, 2025

Then when she had watched old Backkhouse make his farewell, and turn towards the gate, she hastily opened a black silk bag hanging from her wrist, and thrust the letter into it. After which she walked on, meeting the old man in the lane, and run into by Tommy, who, head foremost, was rushing home to shew his glorious Haggan to his 'mummy. Nelly's face at sight of her sister stiffened insensibly.

Mrs. Humphry Ward - Missing