12/18 Did you ever notice your temperament ?" "No, never; what is it ?" "How old are you ?" "Eighteen, and four months." "Is it possible? Avoid stirring about in the night, as you would avoid Satan. Sleep, sleep then, and you'll make that beauty of yours last longer." "Am I a beauty? Good-day." He came again, and asked me questions concerning my father and mother; what my grandparents died of; and whether any of my family were strumous. |