There is another aspect to this miserable affair.' "And she drew forth a crumpled letter.
"'I found this, sealed, and directed, lying on the floor of my husband's room, two days ago.

It is in his hand writing; addressed to a lady in New York, and signed R.D.I will read you its contents.' And she unfolded the letter, and read: "'My dearest Caroline,' it began; and then went on for a few paragraphs, in a lover-like strain; after which, the divorce from the writer's wife was referred to as a thing of speedy attainment, there being little fear of opposition on her part, as he had given her to understand that he had witnesses ready to prove her criminal conduct; if she dared to resist his will in the matter.

'A few months of patient waiting, dearest Caroline,' was the concluding sentence, 'and then for that happy consummation we have so long desired.' "'What do you think of that ?' asked poor Delia, looking almost wildly into my face.
"'I think,' said I, 'that you hold in your hands the means of safety.
Your husband will not dare to force you into a defensive position, when he learns that you have this document in your possession.

It would tell strongly against him and his perjured witnesses if produced in court.
Then take heart, my friend.

This worst evil that you dreaded will not come to pass.