It is reported that another child of the first marriage (a daughter) is living in England.

But nothing is known about her." "Has your governess any relations in England ?" Randal asked.
"Only an aunt, who has treated her in the most inhuman manner." "Serious news for Miss Westerfield, as you say," Randal resumed.

"And, as I think, serious news for us.

Here is a mere girl--a poor friendless creature--absolutely dependent on our protection.

What are we to do if anything happens, in the future, to alter our present opinion of her ?" "Nothing of the sort is likely to happen," Mrs.Linley declared.
"Let us hope not," Randal said, gravely..