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The latest news delivered by Lucy to Squire Dove, though designed to allay his distress of mind, was futile as to its effect, but Edith and Miss Chain were rejoiced to hear that the doctor and the squire were now reconciled. A missive of much stranger nature, however, arrived the next morning, and purported to emanate from the harbour-master's office at Newhaven.
"Will Squire Dove kindly send his carriage over at one o'clock to-morrow to meet the Company's agent at the new bridge, when Miss Dove and her companion will be in time to meet their friends from Cherbourg. No reply is expected, but the arrival of the ladies at the time specified, will be relied upon, when they will be met and conducted on board a steamer. In haste, to save the post."