There is something in this sudden abandonment of her husband which is painfully inexplicable to me." "Mrs.Holbrook may have received some sudden revelation of her husband's unworthiness.

You are aware that a letter reached her a few hours before she left Hampshire?
There is no doubt that letter influenced her actions.
I do not mind admitting a fact which is so obvious." "The revelation that could move her to such a step must have been a very startling one." "It was strong enough to decide her course," replied the lawyer gravely.
"And you can assure me that she is in good hands ?" Gilbert asked anxiously.
"I have every reason to suppose so.

She is with her father." Mr.Medler announced this fact as if there were nothing extraordinary in it.

Gilbert started to his feet.
"What!" he exclaimed; "she is with Mr.Nowell--the father who neglected her in her youth, who of course seeks her now only for the sake of her fortune?
And you call that being in good hands, Mr.Medler?
For my own part, I cannot imagine a more dangerous alliance.

When did Percival Nowell come to England ?" "A very short time ago.