Their meeting was not affectionate, for as has been told, Isobel detested Mr.Knight, and he detested Isobel.

Moreover, there was a reason, which shall be explained, which just then made him feel uncomfortable in her presence.
Being there, however, he thought it necessary to explain the object of his visit.
"I have had a very strange letter from that odd boy, Godfrey," he said, "which makes me want to borrow a book.

Here it is, perhaps you will read it, as it will save time and explanation." "I don't want to read Godfrey's letters," said Isobel, stiffly.
"It will save time," repeated Mr.Knight, thrusting it towards her.
Then, being overcome by curiosity, she read it.

The money part did not greatly interest her; money was such a common thing of which she heard so much.

What interested her were, first, Miss Ogilvy and the unexplained reasons of her bequest, and secondly, in a more acute fashion, Mademoiselle Boiset, who was pretty and sang so nicely.