“So far as it is possible to decide, Mr. Hartright, I have decided. I mean to send a copy of the letter, accompanied by a statement of the circumstances, to Sir Percival Glyde’s solicitor in London, with whom I have some acquaintance. The letter itself I shall keep here to show to Sir Percival as soon as he arrives. The tracing of the two women I have already provided for, by sending one of Mr. Fairlie’s servants⁠—a confidential person⁠—to the station to make inquiries. The man has his money and his directions, and he will follow the women in the event of his finding any clue. This is all that can be done until Sir Percival comes on Monday. I have no doubt myself that every explanation which can be expected from a gentleman and a man of honour, he will readily give. Sir Percival stands very high, sir⁠—an eminent position, a reputation above suspicion⁠—I feel quite easy about results⁠—quite easy, I am rejoiced to assure you. Things of this sort happen constantly in my experience. Anonymous letters⁠—unfortunate woman⁠—sad state of society. I don’t deny that there are peculiar complications in this case; but the case itself is, most unhappily, common⁠—common.”