9/22 I'm quite sure your brother understands his position as a gentleman too thoroughly to dream of such a thing." This was Greek to Fred Neville. Why his brother should not fall in love with a pretty girl, and why a pretty girl should not return the feeling, without any disgrace to his brother, Fred could not understand. His brother was a Neville, and was moreover an uncommonly clever fellow. Well! I did think, Fred, that you yourself seemed to be,--seemed to be taken with Miss Mellerby." "Who? |