Indeed she half uttered a few familiar words; then, recognising Hubert, she stood fixed in surprise.
'Will you allow me to speak with you for a few moments, Miss Tew ?' Hubert said, with perfect self-possession.

'I ask your pardon for calling at this hour.

My business is urgent; I have come without a thought of anything but the need of seeing you.' 'Will you come in, Mr.Eldon ?' She led him into a room where there was no fire, and only one lamp burning low.
'I'm afraid it's very cold here,' she said, with extreme nervousness.
'The other room is occupied--my sister and the children; I hope you--' A little girl put in her face at the door, asking 'Is it Alfred ?' Letty hurried her away, closed the door, and, whilst lighting two candles on the mantelpiece, begged her visitor to seat himself.
'If you will allow me, I will stand,' said Hubert.

'I scarcely know how to begin what I wish to say.

It has reference to Miss Waltham.