Ben Wade is supernatural.

Sometimes, just for a moment, I dare to let myself believe in what he says--that our dream will come true and I'll be yours.

Then oh! oh! oh! joy and stars and bells and heaven! I--I ...

But what _am_ I writing?
Wilson Moore, this is quite enough for to-day.

Take care you don't believe I'm so--so _very_ much in love.
"Ever, "COLUMBINE." "_February_ -- --.
"DEAREST COLLIE,--I don't know the date, but spring's coming.