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He said that he would go for his passport that afternoon , as there was time enough left for him to give in his name at the office ; and that he would call to-morrow afternoon to bid me farewell . He then took his leave , and left me with Mr Selwyn , with whom I had a long conversation , during which I stated to him that I had some money of my own , as well as what had been left me by Lady R -- , which I wished to put in safety . He recommended that I should lodge what I then had at a banker 's , and , as soon as I had received the rest , he would look out for a good mortgage for me . He then handed me into a coach , and bade me farewell , stating that he would call on the day after the morrow , at three o'clock , as by that time Lady R -- 's maid must have arrived , and I should have obtained possession of the key of the tin box , the papers in which he was anxious to examine . On my return to Baker Street , I found that Lady R -- 's maid had arrived , and I , of course , immediately took possession of everything . I then paid her her wages , and dismissed her , giving her permission to remain and sleep in the house , and promising her a character . It appeared very summary to dismiss her so soon , but I was anxious she should not see Lionel , and I told her that , as executrix , I was not warranted in keeping her a day longer than was necessary , as I was answerable for all expenses .