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possession must be recovered by a certain daythe 12th of September, I think, is namedin order that they may be applied to pay the bills in question; and, consequently, that, if adequate funds be provided before that period, your fathers credit is safe from the apprehended calamity. CertainlyI so understand Mr. Tresham I looked at your fathers letter again, and added, There cannot be a doubt of it. Well, said Diana, in that case my little Pacolet may be of use to you.You have heard of a spell contained in a letter. Take this packet; do not open it until other and ordinary means have failed; if you succeed by your own exertions, I trust to your honour for destroying it without opening or suffering it to be opened. But if not, you may break the seal within ten days of the fated day, and you will find directions which may possibly be of service to you.Adieu, Frank; we never meet morebut sometimes think on your friend Die Vernon. She extended her hand, but I clasped her to my bosom. She sighed as she extricated herself from the embrace which she permitted, escaped to the door which led to her own apartment, and I saw her no more. |
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