But she hoped that Grant's daughter, whatever else she might be, would at any rate be a genuine, straight-forward girl; and filled with this hope, she sat down to answer him: "Dear Mr.Grant," she wrote, "I have received your letter.

Hugh has gone down to meet your daughter, but the mails were delayed owing to the river being up, and he may not get to the railway station as soon as she arrives.

I will do what I can for her, and I thank you for what you say you will do for my boys.

I will let you know the moment she arrives.

I wish you would come up and live on the station for a time.