13/25 We seem quite old friends, and he writes to me; I don't answer the letters, unless there's something to say. To tell the truth, I don't like him.' 'How can that be if you seem old friends ?' 'Well, he likes _me_; and there's no harm in that, so long as he understands. I'm sure _you_ wouldn't like him. He's a rough, coarse sort of man, and has a dreadful temper.' 'Good gracious! What is his position ?' 'Oh, he's connected with the what-d'ye-call-it Electric Lighting Company. |