William had it in his pocket since this morning when Miss Moorsom gave it to him to show me.

Forgot all about it till an hour ago.

Thought it was of no importance.

Well, no! Not till it was properly read." Renouard and Miss Moorsom emerged from the shadows side by side, a well-matched couple, animated yet statuesque in their calmness and in their pallor.

She had let go his wrist.