"When I read the newspaper notice of Mr.Tollmidge's death, I searched among his Lordship's papers to see if they really were related.

I discovered some letters from Mr.Tollmidge, which showed me that he and Lord Lydiard were cousins.

One of those letters contains some very painful statements, reflecting most untruly and unjustly on my conduct; lies, in short," her Ladyship burst out, losing her dignity, as usual.

"Lies, Moody, for which Mr.Tollmidge deserved to be horsewhipped.

I would have done it myself if his Lordship had told me at the time.