At first I was utterly unable to explain the awful alteration in his attitude.

Not until I returned to England and settled down at Beechcroft did I become aware of the facts." "Surely, Rita, you are romancing ?" "No, there can be no doubt about it.

I have seen the proofs." "Proofs! How can you be certain?
Who made these statements to you ?" "I have been blackmailed, bled systematically for large sums of money.

At first I was beguiled into a correspondence.

My curiosity was aroused by references to my husband and to my father's will.