4/9 You have no idea what his friends would say, what they would do. They would ruin you." I thought a moment, and said: "I will publish it, and let God take care of the consequences." "Good!" exclaimed Mrs.Julian, clapping her hands. "I would if I were in your place." But when I went to post the letter, I hesitated, walked back and forth on the street, and almost concluded to leave out that paragraph. I shuddered lest Mr.Julian's prediction should prove true. I was gratified by my position on the _Tribune_--the social distinction it gave me and courtesy which had been shown me. |