"Why on earth should my affianced wife write like that?
Don't you see it say a there, 'She will never be your wife ?' Mollie, my bride, would never say that." Mr.Walraven was not so sure, but he did not say so.

He had very little faith in Miss Dane's stability, even in a matter of this kind.
"It is the work of some enemy," said Sir Roger, "and, as such, to be disregarded.

Like all anonymous letters, it is only worthy of contempt." People always say that of anonymous communications; but the anonymous communications invariably have their effect, notwithstanding.
"I will continue my search," pursued Sir Roger, firmly.

"I will offer yet higher rewards.

I will employ still more detectives.