10/13 It would be very strange, if I didn't, considering that she's the most beautiful girl I've ever seen, and all she did for me. All the time I've been away I've thought of her and longed to see her again. Not a moment of the day or the waking night----But I beg your pardon, sir, I'm afraid you'll think me--rather mad." "Yours is a madness common to youth, and befitting it well," said Mr. "That you should love her is not strange; she is all that you say of her. Are you sure that you are worthy of her ?" "Good lord, no!" exclaimed Derrick, impetuously. |