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He had n't calculated to go to Waldstricker 's . But the servant 's next words decided him . `` You see , sir , Miss Elsie 's lost . She went out this afternoon and has n't been seen since ; at least , had n't been found when I left there about seven o'clock . Mr. Waldstricker 's tearing around through the snow like a wild man and every one at Hayt 's is out hunting for her . '' Warmly wrapped , Frederick leaned back in the sleigh . While the horses plodded slowly against the storm up the long hill , he renewed his meditations and reviewed the course of action he 'd determined to follow .