I will explain to you on another occasion why I make this request.

You will possibly set it down as additional evidence of my cold-heartedness.
If so you must.

Would you also mind writing the business letter on an independent sheet, with a proper beginning and ending?
Whether you inclose another sheet is of course optional .-- Sincerely yours, PAULA POWER.' Somerset had a suspicion that her order to him not to neglect the business letter was to escape any invidious remarks from her uncle.

He wished she would be more explicit, so that he might know exactly how matters stood with them, and whether Abner Power had ever ventured to express disapproval of him as her lover.
But not knowing, he waited anxiously for a new architectural event on which he might legitimately send her another line.

This occurred about a week later, when the men engaged in digging foundations discovered remains of old ones which warranted a modification of the original plan.
He accordingly sent off his professional advice on the point, requesting her assent or otherwise to the amendment, winding up the inquiry with 'Yours faithfully.' On another sheet he wrote:--'Do you suffer from any unpleasantness in the manner of others on account of me?
If so, inform me, Paula.