[Foul Play by Charles Reade]@TWC D-Link bookFoul Play CHAPTER V 7/7
A simple 'yes' to Mr.Hexham will be enough, and will give sincere pleasure to Mr. Seaton's "Obedient servant and well-wisher, "HELEN ANNE ROLLESTON." Seaton bowed his head over this letter in silent but deep emotion. Hexham respected that emotion, and watched him with a sort of vague sympathy. Seaton lifted his head, and the tears stood thick in his eyes.
Said he, in a voice of exquisite softness, scarce above a whisper, "Tell her, 'yes' and 'God bless her.' Good-by.
I want to go on my knees, and pray God to bless her as she deserves.
Good-by." Hexham took the hint and retired softly..
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