30/32 Should I, perfect in this respect, and unblemished as I was, thrust myself, uncalled, into his presence, and make my felicity depend upon his arbitrary verdict? I had thrown myself in a window seat; but now, starting on my feet, I exclaimed, "Good heavens! what is it you say? It is a sudden resolution I believe. I did not hear of it till this morning. He promises to write to me as soon as he is settled." I needed no further information as to the cause and issue of this journey. |