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"Not to be opened until after my death," was written on the outer cover of the packet in Sir Ronald's bold, clear hand, "and then to be read by no one save my wife. Should she die first, under penalty of my curse I forbid this to be opened, and command it to be destroyed."
When Lord Lorriston had read that he showed it to Mr. Eyrle.