16/17 I shall tell my cook whenever she sees him to give him something to eat. This is a souvenir for Laura of that dreadful night. I feel under a deep obligation to you, so I am sure you will allow her to accept it." Then she gave Mrs.Morris a little box and went away. On the inside of it was engraved: "Laura, in memory of December 20th, 18--. From her grateful friend, Bessie." The diamond was worth hundreds of dollars, and Mrs.Morris told Miss Laura that she had rather she would not wear it then, while she was a young girl. |