you have taken to make me something better than
the stupid little girl I was when you found me—but
a great deal more than that—the consideration
you have had for me and for what I hold best in the
world. I had never met a gentleman before—and
now the first one I meet—he is my friend. That is
a great deal.
Only think of it! You have been following me
around now for three months, and I have been
weak enough to allow it. I am going to do the