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Wrapping his shawl about her and turning down the gas so as to shield her eyes , he left her alone , while he went to Mrs. Hull , puzzling her brain to know who the lady was , brought there that stormy night , and talking so long and earnestly with the doctor . The driver boy was gone , and thinking it possible that their visitor might be wanting supper , the thoughtful woman had put the kettle on the stove , where it was sending forth volumes of steam just as Morris appeared . If he went to New York with Katy he must trust Mrs. Hull with his reasons for going , and as from past experience he believed she could be trusted , he frankly told her that Mrs. Wilford Cameron was in the library ; that circumstances rendered it desirable for her to return to New York as soon as possible ; that as she could not go alone he must of course go with her , and he expected Mrs. Hull not only to help him off , but also to keep the fact of Katy 's having been there a secret from every one . `` Some trouble with that high-headed husband of hers ; I always mistrusted him , '' was Mrs. Hull 's mental conclusion , as she nodded assent to what Morris had said , asking if he proposed taking the early morning train which passed at four o'clock , and who did he expect would drive his cutter back , as the boys would not be home before broad daylight . Here was a dilemma of which Morris had not thought , but Mrs. Hull 's woman 's wits came to his aid , suggesting that he `` leave his horse at the tavern in West Silverton and she would send John after it as soon as he returned . '' This arranged , Mrs. Hull next asked if Katy would not have some supper before her long ride . `` A cup of tea and a slice of toast was all she would require , '' Morris said , and he felt many doubts about her touching that .