It was addressed to me on the outside envelope and Mabel has given me permission to open and read it to you.

She is willing for us to do whatever we think best.

I won't attempt to read all the letter, only that part that interests us.
"Here it is: 'I am so sorry about the way in which you are treated, but glad to know that you have found friends at last.

Miss Brant has no claim on you whatever.

She took you from the orphanage with the understanding that if you did not suit her she was to be allowed to send you back.