Late 19th early 20th story

[christineng]

I wonder if anyone can help me ?

Its a short story, late 19th or early 20th century.

A man on a cycling tour in rural Britain rides through a wood and finds an abandoned farm .

He is witness to the spectral sight of the death of a child torn apart by a pack of dogs.

I'm sure it was quite a famous author but can't seem to place it.

Any help gratefully recieved."

[dem bones]

This sounds great. Can you remember anything about the book it appeared in? Paperback or hardback, cover artwork ....