But even if Edith's flowing caligraphy were reproduced the inspiration would be another thing.
'You do it so beautifully,' continued Anna, 'and say all that I want to say so much better than I could say it, that I do hope you won't leave me in the lurch just now!' 'Very well,' replied the other.

'But I--but I thought I ought not to go on!' 'Why ?' Her strong desire to confide her sentiments led Edith to answer truly: 'Because of its effect upon me.' 'But it _can't_ have any!' 'Why, child ?' 'Because you are married already!' said Anna with lucid simplicity.
'Of course it can't,' said her mistress hastily; yet glad, despite her conscience, that two or three outpourings still remained to her.

'But you must concentrate your attention on writing your name as I write it here.'.