6/16 I should not fail to say that she was dressed to the nines, and appeared extraordinary handsome. "For I have much to tell you, and it appears besides that I have been grossly unjust to your good taste." "In what manner, Mistress Grant ?" I asked. "I trust I have never seemed to fail in due respect." "I will be your surety, Mr.David," said she. "Your respect, whether to yourself or your poor neighbours, has been always and most fortunately beyond imitation. |