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The news in the telegram was authentic. Blagdon's determination and her aunt's strong support, had overborne Letty's reluctance, and almost in spite of herself, she was about to make what is called ‘a great match.' When the suitor appeared at The Holt, and laid his intentions and hopes before Mrs. Fenchurch, it was with difficulty that the lady could conceal her satisfaction. With suppressed emotion, she assured her would-be nephew, that he had her own and her husband's warmest goodwill: to which he rejoined with a nonchalant laugh:
"Oh yes -- of course -- that's all right; but what about Miss Glyn?"