On meeting her, I noticed something in her manner that struck me as unusual.

She did not smile, as was her wont, when we met, her countenance retaining its usual serious expression.

I thought she looked paler, and just a little troubled.
"Thank you for calling so promptly, Doctor," she said.

"I am afraid you will think me troublesome.

But you have always shown a kindly interest in me, though a stranger; and have proved, in all cases, a sound adviser." I bowed, and she continued: "I have a second letter from Mr.Wallingford.He has, he writes, been well received by my relatives, who had placed in his hands, for examination, a large quantity of papers that belonged to Colonel Willoughby." "If they contain any evidence in the right direction, he will be sure to find it," said I.
"No doubt of that.