The appearance of Mr.
Brimsdown was as timely to her as the arrival of a heaven-sent pilot in a storm.
"Thank you," she murmured incoherently.

"Such a dreadful end.

Poor dear Robert." She sobbed into her handkerchief.
"A deplorable loss to his family--and England," assented the lawyer.

"I am glad to see you.

They ascertained your address for me at the hotel where I am staying.