And for you, as also for Nora, such a catastrophe would be most lamentable.

Do, therefore, think of it well, and write me such a letter as may bring me back to your side.
There is only one friend in the world to whom I could endure to talk of this great grief, and I have been to her and told her everything.

You will know that I mean Lady Milborough.

After much difficult conversation I have persuaded her to see you, and she will call in Curzon Street to-morrow about twelve.

There can be no kinder-hearted, or more gentle woman in the world than Lady Milborough; nor did any one ever have a warmer friend than both you and I have in her.