Did she write you anything about Josiah ?" "About Josiah! No.

What was that ?" "She said I was not to tell, but I think you ought to know--" "Of course, I should know.

Go on.

Let me see the letter." "It is upstairs, sir, but this is what she wrote," and he went on to tell the story.
The Squire laughed.

"I must let Mr.Johnson know, as Leila did not know, that it was Ann who really sent you to warn him.