Before she had reached the foot of the first page she saw what was coming and set her teeth.

Then she read the long epistle through from beginning to end without flinching, though the words of affection seemed to burn her.

So it had come at last.

Well, she expected it, and had plotted to bring it about, so really there was no reason in the world why she should feel disappointed.

On the contrary, she ought to rejoice, and for a little while she really did rejoice in her sister's happiness.