If Wildfang was found by others, and questioned in his employer's
absence, serious consequences might follow. "The constable is my
business," said Turlington, hurriedly descending the stairs; "I'll go
with the doctor." They heard him open the door below, then close it
again (as if some sudden thought had struck him), and call to the
footman. The house was badly provided with servants' bedrooms. The
women-servants only slept indoors. The footman occupied a room over the
stables. Natalie and her aunt heard Turlington dismiss the man for the
night, an hour earlier than usual at least. His next proceeding was
stranger still. Looking cautiously over the stairs, Natalie saw him lock
all the doors on the ground-floor and take out the keys. When he went
away, she heard him lock the front door behind him. Incredible as it
seemed, there could be no doubt of the fact--the inmates of the house
were imprisoned till he came back. What did it mean?
(It meant that Turlington's vengeance still remained to be wreaked on
the woman who had deceived him.
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