“Meanwhile, my dear Mr. Begbie, knowing how essential a part of the human mechanism a heart truly is—I send you mine to take the place of the other. You may keep it until your own is returned to you.
“Always sincerely,
“Mary Shelton.”
“P.S.—Telegraph me if you will be on the 12:15.”
III
Ten minutes later the following rush-message sped over the wires:
“New York, Aug. ——, 19—.
“Mrs. Shelton, Sea Cliff, L. I.:
“Haven’t time to wire you of arrival on 12:15. Am rushing to catch the 9:05.
“Harrison.”