I wish to see her; I must, if she will let me, have an opportunity of speaking with her.

But I have no direct means of letting her know my wish; doubtless you understand that.

In my helplessness I have thought of you.

Perhaps I am asking an impossibility.

Will you--can you--repeat my words to Miss Waltham, and beg her to see me ?' Letty listened in sheer bewilderment.