6/30 It may prejudice you against him. I only meant to explain how faithful he is, that is all. You see a man grows fond of a creature that has saved his life." "I suppose so, but it is rather startling to see such an animal so near to one. I fear I am very nervous." "By the bye." said the squire with the bold irrelevancy of a man who wants to turn the subject, "are you fond of flowers ?" "I ?" said Mrs.Goddard in surprise. |