I think, however, that a week in the rush of busy London, surrounded with multitudes of commonplace people, will help to soften--I cannot expect total obliteration--the terrible images of the bygone night.

When I can sleep easily--which will be, I hope, after a day or two--I shall be fit to return home and take up again the burden which will, I suppose, always be with me.
"I shall be most happy to see you on my return--or earlier, if my good fortune sends you on any errand to London.

I shall stay at the Mayfair Hotel.

In that busy spot we may forget some of the dangers and horrors we have shared together.

Adieu, and thank you, again and again, for all your kindness and consideration to me.
"ARABELLA MARSH." Adam was surprised by this effusive epistle, but he determined to say nothing of it to Sir Nathaniel until he should have thought it well over.
When Adam met Sir Nathaniel at breakfast, he was glad that he had taken time to turn things over in his mind.