13/37 You are in the torment of doubts; no misery as bad as that. Does this plan recommend itself to you ?' 'Yes; I will write.' 'Then I will take myself off whilst you do so. Ring the bell and send for me as soon as you are ready. It is only half-past four; Emily will have your letter in an hour, and surely will reply at once.' The letter was written, at greater length perhaps than was quite necessary, and Mrs.Baxendale speeded it on its way. Wilfrid begged that he might be excused from attendance at the dinner-table. |