35/38 Just now I am very idle, and I will be your secretary every day with pleasure." He rose. Is there any message I may take for you ?" "My devotion and my thanks to the ladies of the house," replied Rand--"to Mrs.Churchill and Miss Dandridge and to Miss Churchill. For these"-- he put his hand upon the papers--"I shall look them over, and Joab will take them to Charlottesville to Mocket. I cannot sufficiently thank you for your aid and for your kindness." Cary went, and Rand lay back upon his pillows, weary enough, though with a smile upon his lips. He valued Cary's visit, valued the opinion of his fellow lawyer and fellow thinker. |