I don't wish you to think me disobliging."
Mr. Minturn took the sheet and read the indicated paragraph written in his
wife's clear hand:
_Leslie Winton was very good to me my last day in Multiopolis. She was
with me when I reached a decision concerning my future relations with Mr.
Minturn, as I would have arranged them; and I am quite sure when she knows
of our separation she will feel that it would not have occurred had James
known of this decision of mine. It would have made no difference; but I am
convinced Leslie will think it would, and that she will go to James about
it. I doubt if it will change his attitude; but if by any possibility it
should, and if in any event whatever he comes to you seeking my address,
or me, I depend on you to in no way help him, if it should happen that you
could. For this reason I am keeping it out of your power, unless I make
some misstep that points to where I am. I don't wish to make any mystery
of my location, or to disregard any intention that it is barely possible
Leslie could bring Mr.
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