17/57 Bessie, the child, has explained to me all the difficulties in the way of her remaining with me; they are heightened by her father's character, as you can understand. Now do you think he would see me? Trust me, I will arrange it.' 'You should have said that with a wave of the hand, as omnipotent people do on the stage.' He laughed. Have you not something of that mesmeric power which draws one back into health under a touch ?' 'Perhaps. |