"I remember quite distinctly that first meeting," writes Miss Johnston.

"The day was rainy.

Standing at my window I watched Mr.
Page--a characteristic figure, air and walk--approach the house.

When a few minutes later I met him he was simplicity and kindliness itself.
This was my first personal contact with publishers (my publishers) or with editors of anything so great as the _Atlantic_.

My heart beat! But he was friendly and Southern.