Then I began to rise into serener heights--to see as by an
interior vision, to believe that even our saddest things may fall
upon us in mercy.
"Finally, circumstances of which I need not speak, made me resolve
to leave England, and under legal advice of the highest authority,
take quiet possession of this estate, which is mine."
Mrs. Montgomery ceased speaking.
"Perhaps," she resumed, after a moment, "it may be as well, all
things considered, that you do not speak of this for the present. I
shall, as soon as my daughter's full recovery gives me time to enter
into the subject, place my affairs in the hands of a safe legal
agent, in order that they may assume due form and order. You can, no
doubt, refer me to the right individual."
"I can," was my reply. "Judge Bigelow, of our town, is the man. I
speak of him with the utmost confidence."
"Thank you, Doctor. You lay me under additional obligation," she
said. "I will, at an early day consult him."
Thus closed this deeply interesting interview.
CHAPTER X.
I attended Blanche Montgomery through her slow convalescence, and
had many opportunities for observing her and her mother closely.
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