She advanced to meet Sir Stuart, who had been
present at Alice's reception. Quincy introduced Mdme. Archimbault, and
then Aunt Ella turned towards Linda. "This is the young lady, I
believe," said she, "who has just found a long-lost relative, or rather,
has been found by him. You must be very happy, my dear, and it makes me
very happy to know that my nephew and niece, who are so dear to me, have
been instrumental in bringing this pleasure to you. But have you been
able to learn your mother's name? Quincy did not mention that in his
letter."
"Yes," said Quincy, stepping forward, "the letter contained that
information, but I thought I would rather tell you about it than write
it. My dear aunt, allow me to introduce to you Miss Linda Fernborough
Chessman."
"What!" cried Aunt Ella, starting back in astonishment.
"Listen to me, Aunt Ella;" and taking her hand in his he drew her
towards him. "Your husband had a brother, Charles Chessman; he was an
artist and lived in England; while there he married; he wrote your
husband some thirty years ago that he was going to return to America,
but Uncle Robert, you told me, never heard from him again after
receiving the letter.
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