If you really have anything to say to her which might change her opinion, you can write it, can't you ?" She looked down at her hands--very beautiful and well-kept hands--and sighed.

This young man, with his unusual imperturbability and hateful common sense, was getting on her nerves.
"It is so hard to write things, Mr.Tavernake," she said, "but, of course, it is something to know that if the worst happens I can send her a letter.

I shall think about that for a short time.

Meanwhile, there is so much about her I would love to have you tell me.

She has no money, has she?
How does she support herself ?" "She sings occasionally at concerts," Tavernake replied after a moment's pause.