15/29 The ships that carry letters from distant countries vary greatly in speed, and are subject to detaining accidents. Yes, this is the third time I have seen a letter come written by a hand known to be cold. The baroness is a little excited to-day, I don't know from what cause. With your approbation, Madame Raynal, I will read this letter before I let her see it." "Read it, if you please." "Shall I read it out ?" "Certainly. There may be some wish expressed in it; oh, I hope there is!" Camille, from delicacy, retired to some little distance, and the doctor read the letter in a low and solemn voice. |