`` I want to see Rachel before we go down , '' he said , blushing . Mrs. Spencer deposited a wedding present of linen on the table which was already laden with gifts , opening the door of Rachel 's room , and called her . There was no reply ; the room was dark and still . In sudden alarm , Isabella Spencer snatched the lamp from the hall table and held it up . The little white room was empty . No blushing , white-clad bride tenanted it . But David Spencer 's letter was lying on the stand . She caught it up and read it . `` Rachel is gone , '' she gasped . A flash of intuition had revealed to her where and why the girl had gone . `` Gone ! '' echoed Frank , his face blanching . His pallid dismay recalled Mrs. Spencer to herself . She gave a bitter , ugly little laugh . `` Oh , you need n't look so scared , Frank . She has n't run away from you . Hush ; come in here -- shut the door . Nobody must know of this . Nice gossip it would make ! That little fool has gone to the Cove to see her -- her father .
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