The pool of St Branok

Lizzie There were tears in my eyes and I saw that there were in Grace's also.

"She was a very good woman," said Grace. "An example to us all. Forgive me for withholding it. It was wicked of me. But you have it now. You have the truth. Ben must know. It is his letter. You must both forgive me, Angelet. Can you?"

I nodded. I was too moved to speak.

Grace and I returned to London that day. I went straight to Ben. I said: "I have something to show you, Ben. Grace gave it to me."

He took the letter and read it.

It was as though a burden of guilt dropped from him. He turned to me and took my hands.

There was hope in his eyes; and I shared it.