12/18 Oh, Florence, Florence, I do not think you can understand how completely I am beyond myself with joy. I cannot dance again, and will not. Oh, my wife, my wife!" "Hush!" said Florence, afraid that the very walls might hear the sound of Harry's words. That he should have had the start of me so long, and have done nothing!" "Nothing," whispered Florence. I am so proud of myself that I think I must look almost like a hero." They had now got to the extremity of the room near an open window, and Florence found that she was able to say one word. |