11/26 It makes no difference who suggested it. My own judgment tells me it is right." "The old fellow is jealous," said he with a laugh of derision, "but he cannot control my movements. The road is wide enough for us both, and the world is wider still." "How can you say any thing so absurd and ridiculous ?" I exclaimed; and vexed as I was, I could not help laughing at his preposterous suggestion. But I really thought you above the fear of village gossip, Gabriella. Why, it is more idle than the passing wind, lighter than the down of the gossamer. |