The other letter had not come by the post, and Jasmine wondered who her correspondent could be.

She opened it eagerly.

It contained a folded sheet of paper, out of which dropped two crisp Bank of England notes for five pounds each.

The sheet of paper itself contained the following words:-- "DEAR JASMINE:--I have found a pawnbroker who better understands the value of your old lace.

I have borrowed ten pounds for you on it, with liberty for you to redeem the shawl and flounces at your convenience.
You can pay me back the ten shillings I lent you last night when you get change; but there is no hurry.