Oh, and I'll write to that cold-blooded thing, Lady Cicely Treherne.

Why do you shake your head ?" "Did I?
I was not aware.

Well, dear, if ladies of rank were to come here, I fear they might make you discontented with your lot." "All the women on earth could not do that.

However, the chances are she will not come near me: she left the school quite a big girl, an immense girl, when I was only twelve.

She used to smile at my capriccios; and once she kissed me--actually.