It was in the last degree doubtful if he could be trusted to remain in London in her absence.

"But I shall manage it," the resolute woman concluded.

"I never yet despaired of anything--and I don't despair now." Returning to the sitting-room, when it was time to go to the theater, I found Mr.Keller with his temper in a flame, and Mr.Engelman silently smoking as usual.
"Read that!" cried Mr.Keller, tossing my aunt's reply to him across the table.

"It won't take long." It was literally a letter of four lines! "I have received your remonstrance.

It is useless for two people who disagree as widely as we do, to write to each other.