He ascribed it, however, to the
Nemesis which dogs the heels of those who inherit the estate of
another.
Such was the only moral reflection he made, though the business in
general, and particularly his share in it, admitted of several.
Miss Somerset also heard of it, and told Mr. Oldfield; he told Sir
Charles Bassett.
That gentleman sighed deeply, and said nothing. He had lost all hope.
The whole matter appeared stagnant for about ten days; and then a
delicate hand stirred the dead waters cautiously. Mr. Oldfield, of all
people in the world, received a short letter from Bella Bruce.
"Konigsberg Hotel, BADEN.
"Miss Bruce presents her compliments to Mr. Oldfield, and will feel
much obliged if he will send her the name and address of that brave
lady who accompanied him to her father's house.
"Miss Bruce desires to thank that lady, personally, for her noble
defense of one with whom it would be improper for her to communicate;
but she can never be indifferent to his welfare, nor hear of his
sufferings without deep sorrow."
"Confound it!" said Solomon Oldfield. "What am I to do? I mustn't tell
her it is Miss Somerset." So the wary lawyer had a copy of the letter
made, and sent to Miss Somerset for instructions.
Miss Somerset sent for Mr.
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