6/29 'Ten thousand pounds a year, I dare say.' 'Ten thousand! _Lieber Himmel_! And married ?' 'No.' 'In Parliament, I suppose ?' 'No.' 'Then, what does he do ?' 'Oh, amuses himself.' Each became occupied with her thoughts. Alma's were so agreeable, that Miss Steinfeld, observing her, naturally fell into romantic speculation. He overtook her next morning, soon after she had left the house, and they rambled in the Gebhardsberg direction. I hope to be there again before long. You didn't doubt I should come ?' 'You left it uncertain.' 'To be sure. |