In the unhappy circumstances, she explained, she was naturally precluded from writing.
So Betty's letter was the first direct communication that had passed between them for nearly two years.

That is why to my meddlesome-minded self it appeared to have some significance.
"You did, did you ?" said I.Then I looked at her quickly, with an idea in my head.

"What did Mrs.Boyce say in reply ?" "She has had no time to answer.

Didn't I tell you I only posted the letter to-day ?" "Then you've heard nothing more about Leonard Boyce except that he has got the V.C. ?" "No.

What more is there to hear ?" Even Bettys are sly folk.