CHAPTER XLI.
THE first letter received by Mr.Lyon, gave only a vague account of affairs.
"I arrived yesterday," wrote Leach, "and entered upon my work immediately.

The acquaintance with Mr.Ellis has been renewed.

Last evening I spent with the family, and learned that the Marklands were living in a pleasant little cottage within sight of Woodbine Lodge; but could glean few particulars in regard to them.

Fanny has entirely secluded herself.

No one seemed to know any thing of her state of mind, though something about a disappointment in love was distantly intimated." The next letter produced considerable excitement in the mind of Mr.
Lyon.