42/48 She had a letter in her hand and was advancing with a headlong rush, and suddenly she attracted him. "Thank you very much," said Annie, "but I almost wish you had not found it." [Illustration: "I almost wish you had not found it"] Von Rosen stared at her. Was she rude after all, this very pretty girl, who was capable of laughter. "You would not blame me if you had to embroider daisies on that dreadful piece of linen," said Annie with a rueful glance at the dingy package. |