I have not heard from him since; and, as he had
previously drawn on me for a larger sum of money than usual, there would
be no present necessity for his writing to me again--assuming that it is
his wish to keep his place of residence concealed from every one, myself
included.
"Under these circumstances, I think it right to return you your letter,
with the assurance that I will let you know, if I happen to be again
placed in a position to forward it to its destination.
"Your obedient servant,
"JOHN LOSCOMBE."
IV.
_From Norah Vanstone to Miss Garth._
"Portland Place.
"MY DEAR MISS GARTH--Forget the letter I wrote to you yesterday, and all
the gloomy forebodings that it contains. This morning's post has brought
new life to me. I have just received a letter, addressed to me at your
house, and forwarded here, in your absence from home yesterday, by your
sister. Can you guess who the writer is?--Magdalen!
"The letter is very short; it seems to have been written in a hurry. She
says she has been dreaming of me for some nights past, and the dreams
have made her fear that her long silence has caused me more distress on
her account than she is worth.
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