He has just got that letter, you know." "What letter ?" "Why, Antonio's letter.

O don't you know the story?
Bassanio was Antonio's friend, and--O dear, it is a long story, Daisy.

You must read it." "But what is the picture about ?" "This.

Bassanio has just this minute been married to Portia,--the loveliest lady in all the world; that he knew of; and now comes a letter, just that minute, telling him that his dear friend Antonio is in great danger of being cut to pieces through the wickedness of a fellow that he had borrowed money from.

And the money had been borrowed for Bassanio, to set him up for his courtship--so no wonder he feels rather bad." "Does she know ?" "No; she is just asking what is the matter.