She was back once more, and her wild tergiversations were a secret from him whom alone they concerned.
'A sealed letter was on the mantelpiece.

"Yes, it is directed to you, Mademoiselle," said the woman who had followed her.

"But we were wondering what to do with it.

A town messenger brought it after you had gone last night." 'When the landlady had left, Mademoiselle V--- opened the letter and read-- "MY DEAR AND HONOURED FRIEND .-- You have been throughout our acquaintance absolutely candid concerning your misgivings.

But I have been reserved concerning mine.