28/67 You have never, indeed, I remember, consented in so many words to let me have _Elvira_. I thought I should meet you at Mrs.Stuart's yesterday, and was disappointed. But I am sure you will not say me nay, and you will see how grateful I shall be for the chance your work will give me.' 'Yes, that's done with real delicacy,' said Kendal. Not a word of the pecuniary advantages of her offer, though she must know that almost any author would give his eyes just now for such a proposal. |