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As to any further communication to Elizabeth , he realised that the hints into which he had been so far betrayed had profited neither himself nor her . She had resented them , and it was most unlikely that she would ask him for any further explanations ; and that being so he had better henceforward hold his peace . Unless of course any further annoyance were threatened . * * * * * The hotel cart going down to Laggan for supplies at midday brought Anderson his answer : `` DEAR MR. ANDERSON -- Your letter gave me great concern . I deeply sympathise with your situation . As far as I am concerned , I must necessarily look at the matter entirely from the point of view of my fellow-travellers . Lady Merton must not be distressed or molested .