Before he returned, a domestic brought Mr.
Lofton a sealed note bearing his address, which she had found in Jenny's chamber.

It was as follows: "Do not be alarmed at my telling you that, when you receive this, I will be on a journey of two or three hundred miles in extent, and may not return for weeks.

Believe me, that my purpose is a good one.
I hope to be back much sooner than I have said.

When I do get home, I know you will approve of what I have done.

My errand is one of Mercy.
"Humbly and faithfully yours, JENNY." It was some time before Mr.Lofton's mind grew calm and clear, after reading this note.