Then it was he was agreeably surprised to receive the following note from Cornelia.
[119] _Prandium_.
"Cornelia to her dearest Lucius, greeting.
I have been very miserable these past two days, but this afternoon will be better.

Come and visit me and my uncle, for there are several things I would be glad to say before you both.

Farewell." "I think," remarked Lucius to himself, "that the girl wants to have the wedding-day hastened.

I know of nothing else to make her desire both Lentulus and myself at once.

I want to see her alone.