here so far from Garthowen."

"No; nor I, lass," said Gethin, taking her hand, and continuing to hold
it. "I was so surprised to see thee out alone to-night; it gave me a
start. I was not expecting to see thee."

"No, of course," said Morva, "and I wouldn't be here, only I was afraid
I had not fastened the new calf up safely and--and--"

And they looked at each other and laughed.

"Well, now, 'tis no use telling stories about it," said Gethin; "I will
confess, Morva, I came here to look for thee; but I can't expect thee
to say the same--or didst expect to see me, too, lass? Say yes, now,
da chi!" [1]

Morva hung her head, but answered mischievously:

"Well, if I did, I won't tell tales about myself, whatever; but,
indeed, I mustn't stop long. Mother will be waiting for me."

"She will guess where thou art, and I cannot let thee go, lass. Dost
remember the last time we were here?"

"Yes--yes, I remember."

"Dost remember I told thee what I would say if I were Will? Wilt
listen to me now, lass, though I am only Gethin?"

Is it needful to tell that she did stay long--that Sara did guess where