I hope you won't think me very horrible, wasting your time.

And please say no, if you'd rather.
"Yours sincerely, "NEDDA FREELAND." The answer came: "DEAR MISS FREELAND: "Delighted.

But if very bothery, better save time and ink, and have a snack of lunch with me to-morrow at the Elgin restaurant, close to the British Museum.

Quiet and respectable.

No flowers by request.