9/23 But I haven't, and I know I haven't; and I suspect that's where the trouble lies. If it wasn't for those natal silver spoons of mine that Bertram is always talking about, things might be different. But the spoons are there, and always have been; and I know they're all ready to dish out mountains to climb and lakes to paddle in, any time I've a mind to say the word. That's all." "And you've said it now ?" "Yes, I think so; for a while." "And--those reasons that _have_ kept you here all summer," ventured Billy, "they aren't in--er--commission any longer ?" "No." Billy hesitated, regarding her companion meditatively. |