I wrote it.

I really did, Margaret." "You wrote it!" Annie continued almost wildly.

"Yes, I did, I did!" she cried, "and you are the only soul that knows except the publishers.

They said they were much struck with the book but advised anonymous publication, my name was so utterly unknown." "You wrote _The Poor Lady_ ?" said Margaret.

Her eyes glittered, and her lips tightened.