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It was not until the evening of the following day that a letter from Hubert Blake arrived at the Castle Farm. Alec himself had not written; for Blake had assured him that he would write at once, and would say all that was necessary.
As soon as Alec's father opened the letter and read its opening words, Margaret, who was watching him, saw a change come into his face. She dropped her work and clasped her hands, nerving herself for the bad news which she was sure had come.