It was a temptation to have such a person in the house.
I had sent a note to Richard which contained the following: /# "DEAR RICHARD: "I am sure you will be surprised to know we have returned.
But the fact is, I got very tired of Italy; and we were disappointed in the apartments we wanted in Berlin, and some of the people we expected to have with us had to give it up, and altogether it seemed dull, and we thought it would be just as pleasant to come home.

We were able to get staterooms that just suited us, and it didn't seem worth while to lose them by waiting to send word.

We had a very comfortable voyage, and I am glad to find myself at home, though Mrs.
Throckmorton doesn't think the rooms are very nice.

I want to know if you won't come to dinner.

We dine at six.