I am, dear Madam, yours truly,
Mary Hilda.
Miss Povey has also received the two following letters from the same lady:—
The Convent, Feltham,
Feb. 15th, 1886.
Poor dear Child,—
I am not in the least surprised at your leaving, and I pity you much for several reasons.
Mary Hilda.
The Convent, Feltham,
Feb. 20th, 1886.
Dearest Child,—
However good F. Ignatius may be (and he has much goodness), I never thought he had much tact; but that he could be so utterly devoid of it as to tell M. Wereburgh that you knew about her history after leaving here first time, I could not have imagined. Of course, knowing her as I did, I can but feel sure that she was anxious for you to leave, lest you should hint it to others. I am, as I have said, very sorry for you, and hope you will not stay in the world.