6/12 Yes.' Dolly hesitated for a little while, and somewhat emboldened by his manner, said at last, 'Well then, sir. It was a letter.' 'From Mr Edward Chester, of course. And you are the bearer of the answer ?' Dolly hesitated again, and not being able to decide upon any other course of action, burst into tears. 'Why are you so foolish? You know that I have but to put the question to Emma and learn the truth directly. |