I am afraid I must not let you come here to call upon me.

I have a particular reason for it.

To tell you the truth, my friend Mrs.
Mumford is _very_ particular, and rather fussy, and has a rather trying temper.

So please do not come just yet.

I am quite well, and enjoying myself in a _very_ quiet way .-- I remain, sincerely yours, LOUISE E.DERRICK.' Finally she penned a reply to Mr.Cobb, and this, after a glance at a railway time-table, gave her no trouble at all.