But she may be in some of the buildings . '' A thorough search followed . Every corner of house , yard , and outbuildings was ransacked by those two distracted people . Anne roved the orchards and the Haunted Wood , calling Dora 's name . Marilla took a candle and explored the cellar . Davy accompanied each of them in turn , and was fertile in thinking of places where Dora could possibly be . Finally they met again in the yard . `` It 's a most mysterious thing , '' groaned Marilla . `` Where can she be ? '' said Anne miserably `` Maybe she 's tumbled into the well , '' suggested Davy cheerfully . Anne and Marilla looked fearfully into each other 's eyes . The thought had been with them both through their entire search but neither had dared to put it into words . `` She ... she might have , '' whispered Marilla . Anne , feeling faint and sick , went to the wellbox and peered over . The bucket sat on the shelf inside . Far down below was a tiny glimmer of still water . The Cuthbert well was the deepest in Avonlea . If Dora ... but Anne could not face the idea . She shuddered and turned away . `` Run across for Mr. Harrison , '' said Marilla , wringing her hands .
`` Mr. Harrison and John Henry are both away ... they went XXXXX town today .
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