I expect I got the idea from having called my 'cello the Infant of Prague.

Did you hear me playing, on that evening, Helen ?" "Yes, I heard." "Was it beautiful ?" "Very beautiful, Ronnie." "I am longing to get back to play my 'cello again." "By-and-by, dear." "Did I talk much of the 'cello when I was ill ?" "A good deal.

But you talked chiefly of your travels and adventures; such weird things, that the doctors often thought they were a part of your delirium.

But I found them all clearly explained in your manuscript.

I hope you won't mind, Ronnie.