But you will consider the proposal precisely as you would do if it came from a stranger, and will accept or reject it as you see fit.
'I leave town to-day for about a week.

Will you write to me at the end of that time ?--Always yours, my dear Grail, 'WALTER EGREMONT.' Mrs.Grail showed no curiosity about the letter; the subject of the interrupted conversation held her musing.

When Gilbert had folded the sheets, and, in the manner of one who receives few letters, returned it to its envelope, he said: 'Yes, it's about the library.

He's taken the house for seven years.' His mother murmured an expression of interest.

For another minute the clock on the mantel-piece ticked loud; then Gilbert rose, and without saying anything, went out.
He entered his bedroom.