My theory is this. Wanting means, the sight of the —— was a great temptation, and unexpected resistance caused the rest; if this is correct some time or other say, What you surmised in your last is, I fancy, correct,’ or something like that, so that I may understand. My own dear one, I cannot fancy it pre-arranged, but of course I know something about the —— that no no one else does, and it is that in a great measure that fills me with such sickening dread and wretchedness for your sake. My darling, what did you want money so much for? Wouldn’t it be a comfort to tell some one everything you know? I would guard your honour as my own, and all would be safe with me. Think it over, and if what we dread happens, write me a few lines by Mr. —— who, I know, will give it to me unopened. In any ca
