"May 7th, 18--.
"Dear Sir,--It is with great pleasure that we have again to
communicate to you that you may return, as soon as you please, and
take possession of the Wexton Hall property.
"You may remember that many months back Mr Douglas Campbell received
a fall from his horse when hunting. No serious consequences were
anticipated, but it appears that his spine was injured, and after some
months' close confinement, he expired on the 9th of April. As Mr
Douglas Campbell has left no issue, and you are the next in tail, you
have now undisputed possession of the property which you so honourably
surrendered some years since.
"I have taken upon myself to act as your agent since Mr Campbell's
decease. Mrs D. Campbell has a handsome settlement upon the
property, which will of course fell in upon her demise. Waiting your
commands,
"I am, dear sir,
"Yours truly,
"J. Harvey."
"Mr Campbell, I congratulate you with all my heart," said the Colonel,
rising up, and taking his hand. "You have proved yourself deserving of
such good fortune; Mrs Campbell, I need hardly add that my
congratulations extend to you."