6/18 I wanted to do so this afternoon after tea, but I was detained playing bridge with your father. I have several books coming to-morrow that I do so want you to have." "It is very kind of you. I would like to show you my sitting-room, in the south wing. Then you could see that they would have a comfortable home!" "When may I come ?" This was direct, and Lady Ethelrida felt a piquant sensation of interest. She had never in her life made an assignation with a man. |