I read about the wedding in the newspaper, the American explained. It only gave the name of the church. It did not say where Hatty was living.
We had to decide what to do, said the lady Frank wanted to tell Lord Simon. But I just wanted to disappear. Later I planned to write to my father. Frank took my white dress, shoes and ring and threw them into the lake in the park. We were going to leave the country tomorrow. Then Mr. Holmes found us. He said that I should tell Lord Simon. That is the complete story, Robert. Can you forgive me? She held out her hand to Lord Simon.
If it makes you feel any better, he said, and took the lady’s hand.
And now, said Holmes, will you all join me for dinner?