What this gentleman has said of me is not to be denied--the appearances are against me.

The letter was open, and I was alone in the room with it, and Mr.Moody told me that a valuable inclosure was inside it.

Dear and kind mistress! I am not fit to be a member of your household, I am not worthy to live with the honest people who serve you, while my innocence is in doubt.

It is enough for me now that _you_ don't doubt it.

I can wait patiently, after that, for the day that gives me back my good name.
Oh, my Lady, don't cry about it! Pray, pray don't cry!" Lady Lydiard's self-control failed her for the first time.