It is by the charity of that good Mrs. Inglethorp that I am here." Then, as I looked at him inquiringly: "Yes, my friend, she had kindly extended hospitality to seven of my countrypeople who, alas, are refugees from their native land. 
Had it not been for the generosity of Mrs. Inglethorp, I would not be here.
mnli hypothesis: Had it not been for the generosity of Mrs. Inglethorp, I would not be here. premise: It is by the charity of that good Mrs. Inglethorp that I am here." Then, as I looked at him inquiringly: "Yes, my friend, she had kindly extended hospitality to seven of my countrypeople who, alas, are refugees from their native land. 