25/26 With such an estimate of you, I must keep myself in good countenance. Whatever happens, be sure that I am loving you with all my heart, and longing for the time when I can make you my wife." This letter he put into his pocket with the purpose of asking Preston to deliver it if circumstances should drive him out of England or into prison. It was the house of the General, who was waiting with his son in the reception room. They walked together to the Almack Club. The General was self-contained. |