One thing is very like you, you say no word on what would most interest a Philistine like myself, viz., the worldly circumstances of the adored one.

I must know her name, her relations, her descent.

For all this you have naturally no curiosity.

A name is smoke and empty sound.

Now don't let your love go too far--sleep, and take care of your appetite, and keep a corner in your perilously full heart for your true "PAUL" Wilhelm smiled as he read these lines in the strong symmetrical handwriting of his friend, and hastened to send him the news he desired.