She tore it open and read the letter, which is given at length in the last chapter.
"Is it from Ben?" asked William.
"Yes."
"Is he in Philadelphia? I noticed it was mailed there."
"Yes—no—he says he cannot tell us where he is."
"I think he must be in Philadelphia, or the letter would not be mailed there."
"Come in, William. I must go and tell Mary."
"No, thank you, Mrs. Brandon. I am on an errand for my mother. I hope Ben is well?"
"Yes, he says so."
Mrs. Brandon went in, and showed the letter to her daughter.