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,”