So you cruel judge, you won't transport me yet, will you ?" "No" said Maggie, overjoyed at her own decision, and blushing her delight that her reason was convinced it was right for Frank to stay a little longer.
The next day's post brought her a letter from Edward.

There was not a word in it about her inquiry or remonstrance; it might never have been written, or never received; but a few hurried anxious lines, asking her to write by return of post, and say if it was really true that Mr.Buxton had engaged an agent.

"It's a confounded shabby trick if he has, after what he said to me long ago.

I cannot tell you how much I depend on your complying with my request.

Once more, _write directly_.