# X: From Mr. Loscombe to Mrs. Ruddock explained — No Name

> Chapter companion for No Name by Wilkie Collins.

## What happens

Mr. Loscombe, in a brief letter to Mrs. Ruddock, states that his professional connection with Mrs. Noel Vanstone has ended, he knows none of her friends, and he cannot assist further.

## Character check-ins

### John Loscombe

Writes to Mrs. Ruddock declining involvement.

### Mrs. Ruddock

Recipient of the letter; seeks assistance regarding Mrs. Noel Vanstone.

### Magdalen Vanstone

Referenced as Mrs. Noel Vanstone, the subject of the inquiry.

## Key lines

> My only connection with Mrs. Noel Vanstone was a professional one, and that connection is now at an end.

My sole link to Mrs. Noel Vanstone was as her lawyer, and that relationship has concluded.

_Loscombe formally severs ties._

> Regretting my inability to afford you any assistance, I remain, your obedient servant, John Loscombe.

I am sorry I cannot help you, and I sign off respectfully.

_Polite refusal of further aid._

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