20/27 I wish I was only half as true and as honest and manly as he is. I am proud to have Bill as a friend. It won't be long before I have gone, mother. I have been fighting hard with myself so that there shall be peace and quietness in the house for the little time I have got to be here, and you make it harder for me." "It's ridiculous your talking so," Mrs.Mulready said peevishly, "and about a common young fellow like this. I don't pretend to understand you, Ned. |