_From Norah Vanstone to Mr. Pendril._
"Portland Place, Wednesday.
"DEAR MR. PENDRIL--Pray don't think I am ungrateful for your kindness.
Indeed, indeed I am not! But I must see Mrs. Lecount. You were not aware
when you wrote to me that I had received a few lines from Magdalen--not
telling me where she is, but holding out the hope of our meeting before
long. Perhaps Mrs. Lecount may have something to say to me on this very
subject. Even if it should not be so, my sister--do what she may--is
still my sister. I can't desert her; I can't turn my back on any one who
comes to me in her name. You know, dear Mr. Pendril, I have always been
obstinate on this subject, and you have always borne with me. Let me
owe another obligation to you which I can never return, and bear with me
still!
"Need I say that I willingly accept that part of your advice which
refers to Miss Garth? I have already written to beg that she will come
here at four to-morrow afternoon. When you see Mrs. Lecount, please
inform her that Miss Garth will be with me, and that she will find us
both ready to receive her here to-morrow at four o'clock. Gratefully
yours,
"NORAH VANSTONE."