4/22 'I know the character she bears in Wurzburg,' he said; 'and the other night I saw her face. That is all I know, friend Engelman, and that is enough for me.' With those sour words, he walked out of the room. What lamentable prejudice! What an unchristian way of thinking! The name of Madame Fontaine will never be mentioned between us again. When that much-injured lady honors me with another visit, I can only receive her where she will be protected from insult, in a house of my own." "Surely you are not going to separate yourself from Mr.Keller ?" I said. I will wait till your aunt comes here, and brings that restless reforming spirit of hers into the business. |