7/11 Almost the first thing that met the eyes of Mrs.Darlington was a letter, partly concealed by a book on the mantel-piece. On breaking the seal, she read-- "MY DEAR, DEAR MOTHER: I shall be away from you only a little while; and, when I return, I will come with relief for all your present troubles. Do not blame me, dear mother! What I have done is for your sake. It almost broke my heart to see you so pressed down and miserable. |