2/25 Never quite sure you alone in Gold House. But what this lady like ?" Alan described his visitor to the best of his ability. Big eyes, gold crown, gold stays which fit tight in front, very nice and decent; sort of night-shirt with little gold stars all over--by Jingo! I think that Asika herself. If so--great compliment." "Confound the compliment, I think it great cheek," answered Alan angrily. "What does she mean by poking about here at night and putting rings on my finger ?" "Don't know, Major, but p'raps she wish make you understand that she like cut of your jib. |