# XIV: From Mrs. Lecount to Mr. de Bleriot explained — No Name

> Chapter companion for No Name by Wilkie Collins.

## What happens

Mrs. Lecount writes a brief letter to Mr. de Bleriot from her London lodging, acknowledging receipt of his letter and indicating she suspects who sent a strange man to inquire at Allonby. She dismisses the matter as unimportant, announces her departure for Dumfries, and signs off as deeply obliged.

## Themes in this chapter

### Secrecy and Revelation

Mrs. Lecount's suspicion about the identity of the man sent to inquire at Allonby hints at hidden motives and covert investigations.

## Character check-ins

### Mrs. Lecount

Writes to Mr. de Bleriot from London, acknowledging his letter and her suspicion about the strange man sent to Allonby.

### Alfred de Bleriot

Recipient of Mrs. Lecount's letter; she responds to his correspondence.

## Key lines

> I think I know who sent the strange man to inquire at Allonby. It matters little. Before he finds out his mistake, I shall be at Dumfries.

I believe I know who dispatched the peculiar man to ask questions at Allonby, but it is of no consequence. He will realize his error only after I have already departed for Dumfries.

_Mrs. Lecount reveals her awareness of being watched and her plan to evade the inquirer._

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