13/29 I am engaged to a girl called Miss Garthorne. She is the niece of an old dancing master who taught Maraquito--" "Le Beau ?" "The same. Well, I learn from Peggy--that is Miss Garthorne's name--that she was at school for a few months with Miss Saxon. Peggy, in spite of her poverty, has had a good education, thanks to Le Beau, who loves her like a father. Hence, in spite of the difference in rank, she was brought into contact with Miss Saxon." "Yes! Yes! I see. |