[Little Novels by Wilkie Collins]@TWC D-Link bookLittle Novels CHAPTER XI 149/249
Second, I have telegraphed to her relations at the other end of the world to tell them that she is coming. Third, and last, Farleigh & Halford have sent to the office, and secured a berth for her in the next ship that sails--date the day after to-morrow.
Done in half a minute.
Now, Lady Howel!" "I will begin and end in half a minute too," she said, "if I can. First," she continued, turning to her husband, "I found Mrs.Evelin at your friend's house.
She kindly let me say all that I could say for the relief of my poor heart.
Secondly--" She hesitated, smiled uneasily, and came to a full stop. "I can't do it, Howel," she confessed; "I speak to you as usual, or I can never get on.
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