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others, perhaps, will say; but to me it appears only a sense of right. If, however, my lengthened suspense forces me to require more assistance of this sort than I already owe to the Miss Joddrels, and to the benevolent Admiral, I shall have recourse to the most laborious personal exertions, rather than spread any further the list of my pecuniary creditors."
Harleigh did not, or seemed not to understand her, yet would not resist taking the little packet, which she put into his hands, saying, "I have some fear that this comes from Mr. Ireton; I shall hold myself inexpressibly obliged to you, Sir, if you will have the goodness to clear up that doubt for me; and, should it prove a fact, to return it to him with my thanks, but the most positive assurance that its acceptance is totally impossible."
Harleigh looked disturbed, yet promised to obey.
"And if," cried she, "you should not find Mr. Ireton to be my creditor, you may possibly discover him in a person to
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