42/63 I thought it was best for his letters not to come to the house. The mail-bag might be taken to the squire's room, and who knows what would happen if he should see one of these," and he tapped the letter significantly with his long pointed fore-finger. Why should the villagers think that the sight of a letter from him would be so dreadful to his own people ?" "I did it for the best, Charlotte. Of course, you will misjudge me." "Ah! I know now why Polly Esthwaite called you, 'such a nice, kind, thoughtful gentleman as never was.' Is the letter for you ?" "Mr.Latrigg can examine the address if you wish." "Mr.Latrigg distinctly refuses to look at the letter. |