I know you couldn't have got it till just now, but that wasn't my fault; and the letter shows what I was thinking, even three months ago.
"Don't be too angry with me, Frank.

I'm very fond of you still, and I shall always stand up for you when I can.

And please don't answer this in any way.

Jack Kirkby isn't answering just yet.

I asked him not, though he doesn't know why.
"Your father is going to send the news that the engagement is broken off to the newspapers.
"Yours sincerely, "JENNY LAUNTON.".