Good Heaven! how shall I redeem the consequences of my error ?" "By instantly repairing to Glasgow, as you are conjured to do by the friend who writes this letter." "But if Rashleigh," said I, "has really formed this base and unconscientious scheme of plundering his benefactor, what prospect is there that I can find means of frustrating a plan so deeply laid ?' "The prospect," she replied, "indeed, may be uncertain; but, on the other hand, there is no possibility of your doing any service to your father by remaining here.

Remember, had you been on the post destined for you, this disaster could not have happened: hasten to that which is now pointed out, and it may possibly be retrieved .-- Yet stay--do not leave this room until I return." She left me in confusion and amazement; amid which, however, I could find a lucid interval to admire the firmness, composure, and presence of mind which Miss Vernon seemed to possess on every crisis, however sudden.
In a few minutes she returned with a sheet of paper in her hand, folded and sealed like a letter, but without address.

"I trust you," she said, "with this proof of my friendship, because I have the most perfect confidence in your honour.

If I understand the nature of your distress rightly, the funds in Rashleigh's possession must be recovered by a certain day--the 12th of September, I think is named--in order that they may be applied to pay the bills in question; and, consequently, that if adequate funds be provided before that period, your father's credit is safe from the apprehended calamity." "Certainly--I so understand Mr.Tresham"-- I looked at your father's letter again, and added, "There cannot be a doubt of it." "Well," said Diana, "in that case my little Pacolet may be of use to you.
You have heard of a spell contained in a letter.

Take this packet; do not open it until other and ordinary means have failed.