Two mysteries -- In the beech grove -- Following a shadow -- Imprisoned -- A strange promise -- Homecoming -- At the head of Dry Brook -- A daring plan -- With spade and hoe -- Blackberry jam -- A discovery in the swamp -- Blackberry vanishes -- Arthur's errand at the mill -- The spelling bee -- In the moonlight -- A growing fear -- Horace goes to church -- All Judy's fault -- The missing hero -- 'This must me madness' -- The dead man's story -- Horace's confessioin -- Unmasking the shadow -- Judy's strange decision.