6/48 How pleased I shall be if it comes off under my wing! The American girl is simply exquisite, and so vivacious and charming. And Dal has quite given up being silly--not that _I_ ever thought him silly, but I know YOU did--and is very quiet and pensive; really were it any one but he, one would almost say 'dull.' And they roam about together in the most approved fashion. I try to get the aunt to make all her remarks to me. He is so fastidious. I have promised Billy anything, up to the half of my kingdom, if he will sit at the feet of Mrs.Parker Bangs and listen to her wisdom, answer her questions, and keep her away from Dal. |