Detective and mystery stories; English fiction -- 19th century
She was writing part of the time. She borrowed writing materials of
me. There were none in the sitting-room. There usually were, but the
gentleman had sent the inkstand downstairs. He said it was sure to be
upset. I lent the lady the things, and she gave me two letters for
the post. She did not say anything to me; only asked me to post them
immediately. One was addressed to Notting Hill. I noticed that because
I have a sister living there; the other was to some theatre. I forget
where. It struck me, because I thought it odd that a lady should write
to a theatre. I didn't think it was right. I would rather not say what
I thought. Well, it was that she was connected with some one there.
Improperly, of course. The letter was not addressed to a man. It was
"Miss Somebody," but that might be a blind. I thought this might
account for her behaviour to her husband. I was very angry. A woman has
no business to go on so. It is particularly bad when she has such a
good husband. I did not say this to her. I did not notice the address
till I got down-stairs. I kept the letters, and told the gentleman when
he came in. He seemed very much vexed. He took the letters, and was
very much obliged to me. He put the letter to the theatre into the fire
without opening it. The other he said he would post himself. I don't
know whether he did post it, or not. I suppose so, of course. I think
he spoke to the lady about it. I am sure he did, for that night when
I went up, I could see she had been crying, and she would never speak
to me again. She spoke English quite well. The letters were addressed
in English. When she spoke to the gentleman it was generally in some
foreign language, but she could speak English perfectly. I do not know
what became of the girl, Sarah. I think she went into service again
at Brighton. I know the gentleman gave her a character. He was very
kind to her. He was always very kind. He was the pleasantest and most
civil-spoken gentleman I ever met, and I think his wife behaved very
bad to him.
4. _Statement of Dr. Jones, of Gower Street, Bedford Square._[5]
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