Nobody must know of this . Nice gossip it would make ! That little fool has gone to the Cove to see her -- her father . I know she has . It 's just like what she would do . He sent her those presents -- look -- and this letter . Read it . She has gone to coax him to come and see her married . She was crazy about it . And the minister is here and it is half-past seven . She 'll ruin her dress and shoes in the dust and dew . And what if some one has seen her ! Was there ever such a little fool ? '' Frank 's presence of mind had returned to him . He knew all about Rachel and her father . She had told him everything . `` I 'll go after her , '' he said gently . `` Get me my hat and coat . I 'll slip down the back stairs and over to the Cove . '' `` You must get out of the pantry window , then , '' said Mrs. Spencer firmly , mingling comedy and tragedy after her characteristic fashion .
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