There is a sort of freemasonry among gentlewomen, is there not?
With best thanks and remembrances, and many delightful anticipations of your next letter, believe me, dear Mr.Holmcroft, "Truly yours, "GRACE ROSEBERRY." III.
From MR.

HORACE HOLMCROFT to MISS GRACE ROSEBERRY.
"MY DEAR MISS ROSEBERRY--Pray excuse my long silence.

I have waited for mail after mail, in the hope of being able to send you some good news at last.

It is useless to wait longer.

My worst forebodings have been realized: my painful duty compels me to write a letter which will surprise and shock you.
"Let me describe events in their order as they happened.