either a mistake, or a silly fancy of the servant.

If I have to come to 'The Gables,’ I shall not let her

send me away, as she sent Jack away. Measles was really

at an end months ago.”

“The question I want to ask is about myself. Nobody

knows anything of it except myself; and nobody in the

house will read this letter before it goes off. But,

father, I must see you, please. One way or another,

I MUST.”

“I am, your affectionate daughter,”