My present intention is to marry Miss Flink--on the terms I have stated--in a week's time.

If you do see my people--especially my father--tell them I'm awfully sorry to be such a nuisance to them.

I got myself into the mess without meaning it, and now there's really only one way out.

Thank you again.
Yours gratefully, HERBERT DUNSTABLE.
Lady Dunstable crushed the letter in her hand.

All pretence of incredulity was gone.