If you will only place it on his desk in the office, with your own hand, that is all I ask you to do.

For Minna's sake, mind; not for mine!" For Minna's sake, I consented.

She rose directly, and signed to me to take her place at the desk.
"It will save time," she said, "if you write the rough draft of the letter from my dictation.

I am accustomed to dictate my letters, with Minna for secretary.

Of course, you shall see the fair copy before I seal it." She began to walk up and down the little room, with her hands crossed behind her in the attitude made famous by the great Napoleon.