Again there was silence.
'Mr.Eldon,' resumed the vicar, 'I was a man of the world before I became a Churchman; you will notice that I affect no professional tone in speaking with you, and it is because I know that anything of the kind would only alienate you.

It appeared to me that chance had made me aware of something it might concern you to hear.

I know nothing of the circumstances of the case, merely offer you the facts.' 'I thank you,' was Hubert's reply in an undertone.
'It impressed me, that letter ready stamped for Wanley Manor.

I thought of it again after the meeting in Paris.' 'I understand you.

Of course I could explain the necessity.