"But do you mean to say," asked Mrs. Mortomley, "that you intend to go away and never return to England?"
"That is precisely my meaning."
"And what will Leonora say?"
"She will be very much shocked at first, I do not doubt," was the reply; "but eventually, I hope, she will understand I took the best course possible under the circumstances, and that brings me to the favour I want you to do me. I want you to take charge of this parcel, and give it to my wife at the end of six months. Give it to her when she is alone, and do not mention in the meantime to any one that you have seen me, or that a packet from me is in your possession. You understand what I mean?"
"I think so," said Dolly. "There is money in the packet, and—"
"You are shrewder than I thought," he remarked. "There is money in that parcel. You understand now why I ask you to take charge of it? Have you any objection to do so?"
"None whatever," was the quick reply.
"And if questions are asked?"
"I know nothing," she answered.
"You will be silent to Leonora?"