11/23 He could not have asked for anything more to his taste. You may have observed that I was short and almost rude with you at first. I have had reason to fear and suspect all chance friendships. Good heavens, what stories I could tell you! A lady pursued by a bull--I have risked my life to save her, and have learned afterwards that the scene had been arranged by the mother as an effective introduction, and that the bull had been hired by the hour. I have had some rude shocks myself. |