'Received from Miss Laetitia Rowly in full settlement to date of the account due by Mr.Leonard Everard the sum of,' etc.etc.

And also, as you further directed, a duplicate receipt of the sum-total due in each case made out as 'Received in full settlement to date of account due by,' etc.etc.

The duplicate receipt was pinned at the back of each account so as to be easily detachable.
'"With regard to finance we have carried out your orders, etc."' She hurried on the reading.

"These sums, together with the amounts of nine hundred pounds sterling, and seven hundred pounds sterling lodged to the account of Miss Stephen Norman in the Norcester branch of the Bank as repayment of moneys advanced to you as by your written instructions, have exhausted the sum, etc."' She folded up the letter with the schedules, laying the bundle of accounts on the table.

Stephen paused; she felt it necessary to collect herself before speaking.
'Auntie dear, will you let me see that letter?
Oh, my dear, dear Auntie, don't think I mistrust you that I ask it.