I cannot quite do that." "Then you will say as little as you can about her ?" "No more than the story compels me to." "And you are quite sure you like me much the best, and will not go after her again ?" "Quite sure." The compact was sealed in the most approved fashion; and here, indulgent reader, is the artless narrative that resulted--an incident so incredible in this prosaic latter-day world that I dare not ask you to believe, and must humbly content myself with hoping that if I fail to convince yet I may at least claim the consolation of having amused you..