It bore the imprint of the law offices of McGregor, James and Hay, and with a very formal "Dear Sir," and "We beg to state," went on to inform him briefly that they had been retained by Mrs.Julia Hurstwood to adjust certain matters which related to her sustenance and property rights, and would he kindly call and see them about the matter at once.
He read it through carefully several times, and then merely shook his head.

It seemed as if his family troubles were just beginning.
"Well!" he said after a time, quite audibly, "I don't know." Then he folded it up and put it in his pocket.
To add to his misery there was no word from Carrie.

He was quite certain now that she knew he was married and was angered at his perfidy.

His loss seemed all the more bitter now that he needed her most.

He thought he would go out and insist on seeing her if she did not send him word of some sort soon.