You can't imagine, Gammon, how that
man has been tormented by remorse. I am not yet at liberty to
disclose his plans. But I shall certainly be so very soon--very
soon. I won't say Christmas, but before New Year's Day I feel
confident I shall have got things completely in order. I will only
hint to you that his lordship wishes to retire from the world, to
live a perfectly quiet and simple domestic life in a locality which
will be favourable to his health. You will agree with us, I know,
that this is far better than trying to brave the gossip and scandal
of society. I may now tell you, in strict confidence, that our
friend has already written a letter to his wife, ready to be posted
as soon as ever the last details are settled. By the by, Gammon, I
hope there can be no doubt as to Lady Polperro's willingness to
concur in what her husband proposes?"
"I don't know anything about that," Gammon replied. "I can't answer
for her."
"Naturally. Of course not. But I hope there will be no unexpected
difficulty on that side. Lord Polperro has his fears, which I have
done my best to dispel.
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