I need only say, my dear Stacy, that I don't write slang to you, but that nobody who understands slang ever writes it in that way.

And then the knowledge of my opinion of Barker is such as might be gained from the reading of my letters by a person who couldn't comprehend my feelings.

Now, let me play inquisitor for a few moments.

Has anybody access to my letters to YOU ?" "No one.

I keep them locked up in a cabinet.