'That was why he destroyed the will in which he had left everything to Mr.Eldon; I have no doubt the grief killed him.

And one thing more I may tell you.

Mr.Eldon's illness was the result of a wound he received in some shameful quarrel; it is believed that he fought a duel.' The girl sank back upon her chair.

She was white and breathed with difficulty.
'You will understand now, my dear,' Mrs.Waltham continued, more in her ordinary voice, 'why it so shocked me to hear that you had been seen talking with Mr.Eldon near the Manor.

I feared it was an appointment.
Your explanation is all I wanted: it relieves me.