"It seems a far more difficult matter than I supposed it to be.

I try not to lose patience and hope--but it is a little hard to feel that appearances are against me, and to wait day after day in vain for the discovery that is to set me right." "You are a dear good child," said Lady Lydiard; "and you are more precious to me than ever.

Don't despair, Isabel.

With Mr.Troy's means of inquiring, and with my means of paying, the discovery of the thief cannot be much longer delayed.

If you don't return to me soon, I shall come back and see you again.