8/28 It might turn out that even Captain Cuttwater could be made of use. It was a flattering, soothing, loving letter, such as no man ever could have written. It was like oil poured into his wounds, and made him feel that the world was not all harsh to him. He had determined not to go to Hampton that Saturday; but Mrs.Woodward's letter almost made him rush there at once that he might throw himself into her arms--into her arms, and at her daughter's feet. The time had now come to him when he wanted to be comforted by the knowledge that his love was returned. |